Fiscalini Preserve, Cambria to Sequoia

We discovered a hidden treasure in Cambria as we were leaving! Surrounded on 3 sides by the city is over 400 hilly acres of forest and grassland. Fiscalini Preserve was saved from development and has well-maintained hiking trails through thickets, pine forest, open meadows, coastal bluffs, and... the Pacific beach/shoreline (with fabulous views)! We hiked through the forests and meadows for about an hour before leaving Cambria.

The drive to Three Rivers took us through the Central/San Joaquin valley of CA - dry and brown for miles except for green, irrigated fields of crops and orchards. Our cabin is just outside the entrance to Sequoia National Park. After getting settled, we went to the visitor center for information for tomorrow.

Pics are of the nature preserve in Cambria, and some views from Sequoia near the entrance. It is a 45-minute to 2-hour drive to the scenic hiking areas with giant trees and waterfalls, so we are saving those for our full days.Read more