Big sur state park. On the western slope of the santa lucia mountains the peaks of pfeiffer big sur state park tower high above the big sur river gorge where the big sur river enters this popular park. Big sur is a rugged stretch of californias central coast that falls between the santa lucia mountains and carmel. Named after one of big surs most beloved pioneers julia pfeiffer burns state park is a favorite among both locals and tourists. Ive been twice now and both times the hiking and scenery took my breath away.
Get to know the area. Wine tasting winery tours. Please put big sur on your bucket list and go. Highway 1 self driving audio tour pacific coast highway welcome to the gps enabled driving tour of californias famous highway 1 the pacific coast highway.
There are so many stunning vista along this iconic sea drive but none better than big sur. Here you will enjoy purple sand beaches coastal waterfalls and beautiful coastline. It also holds some of the most popular big sur campsites. The trails were good we did the buzzard roost one explained below but the river was the best.
Forest service land after the first mile. Pfeiffer big sur state park this is the largest and most active state park in the big sur area. 349 reviews of pfeiffer big sur state park hiking in big sur is one of the best norcal day trips you can do. Youll find lodgings here as well as a store visitors center and ranger activities to join.
The big sur was the highlight of our drive from san francisco to san diego. There are numerous state parks surrounding the area for camping hiking and time on the beach. Walk along the banks of the river and among the redwoods conifers oaks sycamores cottonwoods maples alders and willows. This self guided audio.
Pfeiffer big sur state park offers waterfalls redwood groves big sur hiking trails through oaks conifers sycamores willows and many other trees open meadows and wildlife galore. Driving down and back in one day is possible but utterly exhausting. A feast for the eyes the park features seven marked trails that. Bring a hat and lots of water as it is sunny and exposed most of the way.
There are trails you can go on in the state park by either walking up to the entrance or parking in the trailhead parking lots and then heading out to explore. Beginning in pfeiffer big sur state park this trail enters us. If you are coming from san francisco id suggest staying in a hotel for a night. This park is all about the beautiful forest of the santa lucia mountains.
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