Historic Route. The historic route enters San Benito County from the south on the

alignment of San Juan Grade Road through the Gabilan Mountains, passes the City of San Juan Bautista, and proceeds north through agricultural lands to join the alignment of U.S. 101 south of the Pajaro River. The route then follows the highway alignment to the river and across the county line.

Federal Components
None

High Potential Route Segments
Old Stage Coach Road

Recreational Trail
Multiuse recreational trail potential exists along public rights-of-way including the gated Old Stage Road which extends between Monterey and San Benito Counties through the Gabilan Mountains. 

Auto Route (marked)
Continue on San Juan Grade Road from Salinas over the Gabilan range to San Juan Bautista and then north to U.S. Highway 101.

Interpretive Sites
Mission San Juan Bautista

Agency/Organization Coordination
Amah-Mutsun/Ohlone Band
Cities of 
     Hollister
     San Juan Bautista
Costanoan Indian Research, Inc., Indian Canyon Ranch
Franciscans
San Benito County
• Park & Recreation Department
• Planning Department
• Public Works Department
San Benito County Historical Society
State of California
• Caltrans
• Department of Parks & Recreation
• Department of Fish and Game
• Native American Heritage Commission
• Office of Historic Preservation
• Office of Tourism
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service