Buckeye Trail – Waterfall Trail loop from Carmel Valley Rd / Garland Ranch

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Monterey County

Carmel Valley Village

Buckeye Trail – Waterfall Trail loop from Carmel Valley Rd / Garland Ranch

Easy

5.0

(2)

hikers

Buckeye Trail – Waterfall Trail loop from Carmel Valley Rd / Garland Ranch

01:18

4.71km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Garland Ranch Regional Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

777 m

Buckeye Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beautiful trail in Garland Ranch Regional Park. Mystic looking Buckeye trees, informative signs and glimpses of views.

Tip by

1.56 km

Rumsen Grinding Rock

Archaeological Site

1.95 km

Waterfall Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Waterfall Trail is a beautiful trail that winds through the Garland Ranch Regional Park. As the name suggests, it passes by a wonderful waterfall.

Tip by

3.21 km

Wooden Bridge in Garland Ranch Regional Park

Highlight • Bridge

Visit the Rangers at the visitor's center, grab a park map, get advice for trails. The visitor's center displays a 3D relief park diorama map, which is great to plan a hike.

Tip by

4.71 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.41 km

1.26 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.93 km

1.66 km