Favorite Roads: Carmel Valley Rd.
There is a remote stretch of asphalt passing through canyons, oak flats, and rugged mountains in Monterey County. Situated south of the city of Monterey, Carmel Valley Road (Monterey County Route G16) runs roughly parallel to highways 1 and 101, connecting the cities of Carmel Valley and Greenfield and offering access to a variety of wilderness areas in this starkly empty section of the state. Continue reading for maps, pictures, and thoughts on this great road.
