12.7km
Total Distance
402m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A rolling loop through meadows and bluffs where the Big Sur River meets the sea. The Ridge and Panorama trails climb to grassy headlands with long views up and down the rugged coast. Wildflowers and grazing wildlife are common in spring.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Drinking water
    at the start
  2. 2
    Viewpoint · 5.8km
  3. 3
    Viewpoint · 6.9km
  4. 4
    Viewpoint · 8.9km
Bus stop
Highway 1 / Andrew Molera Park · 122m from the start
Parking
10m from the start
Path grade (SAC)
T1
Surface
natural ground

Difficulty

3/5 · Moderate