Hike notes:
Big Sur Loop
Pine Ridge Trail, Big Sur Trail, North Coast Ridge Road (closed to vehicles), Terrace Creek Trail, Pine Ridge Trail, return
Round Trip: 34 miles, 9400 ft.gain
Overview
Celebrate the 2021 trailwork making the previously "impassable" Big Sur Trail now "passable" .
Attractions are riparian canyons, ridgetops with coastal and inland views, creeks.
Camps
Variety of camps (and use camps) along trail. Dispersed camping also possible. For water information check individual camp descriptions on
interactive map.
Access
Big Sur Station at western end has
(paid) large parking lot and toilets. Parking at Big Sur Station parking lot is $10/day.
Route Alternatives
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Alternative lollipop-loop route: Enter/exit loop section via
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Alternative non-lollipop-route: Continue to north end of North Coast Ridge Road, but then requires 2 mile walk alongside Route 1 to return to start.
Notes
• Big Sur River can be impassable after heavy winter rains.
No photos for Big Sur Trail segment! If you hike before I am able, I welcome your photos to be used on map (must be geo-located, as many smartphone photos are - will be credited to you)
External Links - Hike Reports & Videos
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