Jacks Peak Park
Jacks Peak Park is a county park in
Carmel. The park encompasses 525[1]
acres under control of the Monterey County Parks Department.
History
The park is part of the Pueblo Lands tract acquired in 1859 by Scottish immigrant
Nature Conservancy, who eventually sold it to Monterey County.[1] In 1971, the county purchased the remaining acres for the park from Del Monte Properties.[1] The park opened in January, 1977.[1]
Facilities
The park allows picnics and day hiking. Several miles of trails, including a self-guided nature trail, wrap around Jacks Peak and through the rest of the park.
Environment and Monterey Pines
The park includes one of only three remaining native stands of the
coast live oak.[3]
