Big Sur Trailmap provides accurate trail and camp locations
based on local knowledge (GPS'd), plus locally-known "use
trails", seasonal water sources, waterfalls, and other features in Big Sur state parks and wilderness areas.
Created by a Big Sur explorer, updated weekly from local reports.
"Experience nature in the wild"
"The wild is still there, just off a trail"
"Find your own adventure"
Wilderness hikers:
Wilderness trails are not park-like walking trails ! Additional knowledge/preparation often required A wilderness trail may not be signed or passable or followable Know the current trail conditions rating
Average Forest Trail Conditions = 64%[Pre2016Wildfire=74%:
Aug16
Mill Wildfire Closures: Cone Peak Road, Nacimiento-Fergusson Road west of Fort Hunter-Liggett, and South Coast Ridge Road north of Chalk Peak
Kirk Creek Trail has re-opened
May31
Little Sur Trail: Old Coast Road now open to vehicle traffic, for west end access
Level 2 fire restrictions: Stoves allowed in backcountry, but not campfires. Campfires allowed in designated campgrounds.
National Forest closures: three wilderness trails remain closed after 2016 wildfire (Sykes Camp access blocked)
State Park closures: many trails are officially closed (but some are hikeable)
Long-term Road closures:
Palo Colorado Road
Road closures block access to many northern trailheads: Big Pines Trail, Carmel River Trail, Skinner Ridge Trail
90-day NEWS
Aug16
Mill Wildfire Closures: Cone Peak Road, Nacimiento-Fergusson Road west of Fort Hunter-Liggett, and South Coast Ridge Road north of Chalk Peak
Kirk Creek Trail has re-opened
May31
Little Sur Trail: Old Coast Road now open to vehicle traffic, for west end access
For mileage &
