Fort Ord National Monument Badger Hills Trail Head - Salinas, CA

I haven't hiked in Salinas before. I didn't even know that there were any trails, like Fort Ord National Monument Badger Hills Trail, to hike in Salinas. It was a nice surprise. Interesting, that this trail could be as short or as long as you'd like. It is not shaded, so it's best completed in the fall or spring. Very open and offers lovely views.

I ended up hiking 8 miles total with about 1200 feet of elevation, which was theoretically not a difficult hike, but in the sun makes you feel more tired than you really are. There were a lot of people in the beginning, but pretty much nobody after the first 2 miles.

Love this goat!