Monterey Historical Trail

Presented by Troop 3, Carmel, California,
Peninsula District, Monterey Bay Area Council, Inc.,

Trail Information and Instructions

  1. The Monterey Historical Trail is for anyone who is interested in learning more about the earlier development of Monterey, California.
  2. The Trail has been developed for the purpose of giving units or individual members of the Boy Scouts of America an enjoyable learning experience on local history. This does not preclude use of the trail by units or individuals of other organizations or interested persons.
  3. If you represent Boy Scouts of America as a member of Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, or the Exploring program, you should wear the proper uniform and let the Scout Oath and Scout Law be your guide.
  4. The Trail must be hiked.
  5. Most of the listed locations are historic landmarks.
  6. Hikers should pay close attention to the hours of operation and the written regulations of all the locations they wish to enter.
  7. Packs and Troops should be sure to submit Tour Permits to the proper Council office.
  8. At least two adults must accompany any group.
  9. Follow safe hiking rules.
  10. Cross streets only at designated crosswalks as this is a heavily congested traffic area.
  11. Please do not litter the trail or deface property.
  12. Water and restrooms are available along the trail. Eating establishments are available at reasonable cost and there are rest areas where packed food and drink may be enjoyed.
  13. Each participant must fill in his or her own questionnaire.
  14. Leader's Information and Trail Guides, which include route directions and answers to all the questions are available to the adult leaders.
  15. Where admission fees are collected, you are not required to enter the facility, but they are very well recommended (refer to the leader's information for more details).
  16. Public parking is available near the US Army Museum on the Presidio of Monterey.
  17. We hope you enjoy the Historical Trail and it helps you become more aware of the history of the area.
  18. Monterey Historical Trail patches and medals are available upon request for a minimal fee.

Points of Interest

California First Theater / Fisherman's Wharf
Cannery Row) / Gordon House and Casa de la Torre
Capitular Hall / House of Four Winds
Casa Abrego and Casa Pacheco / Hovden Cannery
Casa Alvarado and Casa Vasquez / IndianVillage and El Castillo sites
Casa Amesti / Lara - Soto Adobe
Casa Del Oro / Larkin House and Gen. Sherman's HQ
Casa Gutierrez and Maritime Museum / Mayor Hayes O'Donnell Library
Casa Madariaga / Merritt House
Casa Serrano / MontereyShoreline and Coast Guard Pier
Casa Soberanes / MunicipalWharf - MontereyBay
Cooper - Molera Adobe / Old Monterey Jail and Colton Hall
Custom House and CustomHousePlaza / Old Whaling Station
Dennis the MenacePark - El Estero Lake / Pacific House (Historical/Indian Museums)
El Cuartel Site / Point Alones
F. Doud House / Point Cabrillo
First Brick House / PortolaMonument
First Federal Court (G. de la Torre Adobe) / Presidio of MontereyArmyMuseum/ Historical Walk
First French Consulate Hall / Royal Presidio Chapel (San Carlos Cathedral)
First Mass site/Fr. Serra Monument / Stevenson House
First Presidio Site / Vizcaino - Serra Landing Place

Trail Patch

The patch is available to anyone who has hiked the trail and answered the fifteen questions on the individual questionnaire. A sample of the questionnaire is included in the Leader's Guide.

These items are available for a reasonable fee by submitting the Historical Trail Report form (also in the Leader's Guide to the address below.

The lastest prices should be listed in the recent Leader's Guide. Be sure to include the necessary amount to cover postage if ordering by mail.

Ron Williams, 644 Lynson St., Monterey, CA. 93940 , Ph. (408) 375-1097

The patch can be worn as a temporary patch on the right pocket. Refer to booklet # 3064 on uniforms and insignia for more information