Random Curiosity topped the towering Jacks Peak (elev. 1,068), which he describes as the highest point overlooking Monterey Bay. It’s about a third of a mile from the parking lot.

Because such a short hike was hardly satisfying, I continued along the Skyline Trail that drops down and around Jacks Peak in a counterclockwise fashion. The view from this trail was much better than the one at the top of the peak.

Ah… good to know. Lots o’ pretty pictures in this post, even if you’re not interested in the lofty peak. (Strikes me that there’s a certain justice to people lucky enough to live by all that gorgeous coastline being obliged to share it with all us drive-though gawkers, though I doubt they see it that way).