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I'm new to the area and bought a couple books on hiking.
I have found some wonderful trails - particularly Bottcher's Gap (fairly secluded) and some Mid-Carmel Valley areas . . . However, I'm hoping for some "unofficial" hiking areas where I wouldn't have to share the trails with other hikers . . . (I'm in it for the photography and go really slow, thus seem to find myself always in the way . . .). Anywhere from San Jose to Hollister, Santa Cruz, Down to Posts (I've heard nice things about nacimiento . . .) - I'm not afraid to drive a bit (and I am particular to the redwoods and the more diverse flora and fauna, the better!). I'm in Pacific Grove (Monterey Bay).
Thank you in advance!
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