Big Sur Vincente Flats/Cone Peak

Tony,

I'm familiar with the area but not that specific trail. Does it have nice views of the ocean during the hike? Does the trail stay far enough away from the road that you don't notice it or cars? The trailhead is a few hundred feet above sea level, the peak is over 5000 feet, what elevation is Vincente Flat at?

Thanks

Casey

Vincente Flats is at about 2100 feet. check out photo's on
webshots
http://community.webshots.com/album/562074260iedlLk

The trail immediately climbs a few switchbacks and you are so high up you don't notice the road, however you can hear the booming of the surf in places as you hike.

hey tony

bummer i'll be in desolation during that time souds cool though yeah the flats has great ocean views a good part of the trail and as far as being close to the road its not only one draw back its squirrel season and band tail so keep an ear and eye open its a great place rich in history have a blast thanx for letting me know doug

a friend of mine sent me this link, it's a picture of the sea from Cone Peak in Winter with snow on the top.

http://www.outdoorsclub.org/forum/display_topic_threads.asp?ForumID=18&TopicID=25181&ThreadPage=1

I'm really excited about this trip; I've been looking for an introduction to Big Sur.

Anthony and I have already been in discussion about altering the trip slightly to accommodate just a weekender. I'm driving up Friday night and sleeping at the trail head (or there abouts). We'll head out Saturday morning; returning by Sunday night.

Anyone else going to make it?

-Michael

Michael there are 3 of us so far, anther woman named Megan signed up through outdoorsclub where I posted the trip.