![]() ![]() Rangers will be available with binoculars. Meet at the McWay Falls overlook trail at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park. Come celebrate with us the migration of the California Gray Whales off the Big Sur Coast and keep an eye on the sky for soaring condors. Pick up a digital brochure PDF.ġ0:00 AM - Noon (Canceled until 2022 because of Covid-19)Ĭalifornia State Parks is proud to present Ranger guided whale watching and California condor spotting. ![]() Partington Cove offers a hike to the beach and is also access to Tan Bark and Tin House trail. The trail starts along Partington Creek - on the south side of Partington Canyon. This tough climb away from Highway 1 will reward you with breathtaking views. A strenuous loop into the hills above Big Sur with amazing views along the coast as far as the eye can see. The Tan Bark trail begins 2 miles north of the park entrance on Highway 1. Partington Cove trail map and more information. Built in the late 1800's to ship redwood and oak lumber to San Francisco. About a quarter mile down from Highway 1 to Partington Cove tunnel which takes you to Partington Landing. A loop trail starting in the redwood forest by McWay Creek and climbing to incredible coastal views. A quick walk to an overlook facing McWay Falls, an incredible 80-foot waterfall that drops directly onto the sandy beach.Įwoldsen Trail: 4.5 miles roundtrip, moderate to strenuous. Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park is a few miles south of Fernwood but worth the drive to see the beautiful McWay Waterfall and to enjoy the Ewoldsen trail. Ventana Wildlife Society has their office and bird ornithology lab in Andrew Molera State Park.Ĭlick Here to download a birder's checklist of all the birds known to exist in Big Sur. They often offer guided birding adventures so check the local bulletin board for their schedule.įor current trail conditions visit Andrew Molera State Park websiteīirder's checklist of all the birds known to exist in Big Sur. Ventana Wildlife Society has their California condor field office and Big Sur Discovery Center in Andrew Molera State Park. Directly across Highway 1 from Andrew Molera is the entrance to the Old Coast Road, which is also good for mountain bike riding. Some of the trails at Andrew Molera have mountain bike access. This trail offers the opportunity to take a dip in the Big Sur river. The trailhead begins about one-third of a mile south of the park entrance on the east side of Highway 1. A combination of the Ridge Trail, the Panorama Trail and the Bluffs Trail with great coastal views and beach access.Įast Molera Trail: 3.2 mile round trip. Molera 8-mile loop: 8 miles roundtrip, moderate to strenuous. A stroll through Creamery Meadow to a driftwood covered Andrew Molera beach. A short drive or a bicycle ride through the Big Sur Valley would be appropriate.Ĭreamery Meadow to Molera Beach: 2 miles roundtrip, easy. Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park brochure with map - PDFĪndrew Molera State Park is located a few miles north of Fernwood and has some fantastic hiking and beachcombing. State Parks activities, seasonal guided hikes, Junior Ranger and Ranger Cubs program Gorge Trail: 1 mile into a steep narrow gorge with huge granite rocks and swimming holes.įor current trail conditions please visit Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park website A steep, beautiful climb to the top of 3,379 foot Manuel Peak. Mount Manuel Trail: Beginning at the Oak Grove Trail, 8 miles roundtrip, strenuous. There is a variety of ecosystems beginning with redwood groves, open oak woodlands, and dry chaparral. This trail intersects with the Pfeiffer Falls trail. Oak Grove Trail: 3 miles roundtrip from the entrance to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, easy to moderate hike. ![]() To beautiful views of Point Sur and the Big Sur Valley. Valley View Trail: 2 miles roundtrip from trailhead or 1/2 mile from Pfeiffer Falls easy. ![]() A scenic hike along Pfeiffer Big Sur Creek through one of the park's finest redwood groves ends at a 60-foot high waterfall. Pfeiffer Falls Trail: 1.4 miles roundtrip from trailhead. Along shady redwoods to a switchback trail through tan oaks and bay trees, peaking at Pfeiffer Ridge with beautiful coastal views. Buzzard's Roost Trail: 4.8 miles rountrip loop, moderate. ![]()
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