Hwy 1 Access
As you all know is pretty limited. Yeah, there's the trail that the locals have declared off limits. Even if you were to barge it, the only access off of Hwy 1 at the moment is N-F road at Lucia. 1 is closed south of there. At the moment, the only "authorized" access to Lime Kiln and Plaskett is N-F Rd. It's been years since my Central Coast Double, but my legs still haven't forgiven me for that climb. ;-)
I'm thinking that Carmel Valley Rd to Greenfield, then the CCDouble route from King City to Paso Robles might be one option. The other would be 25 from Hollister to KC while the wildflowers are in full roar. Lots of folks seem to opting for Amtrak from Salinas to SLO...