Hiking
Pfeiffer Beach
- EASY
- .9 MILES
- 1.5 HOURS
At this location, Sycamore Canyon Creek empties into the Pacific and a rocky point protects some of the sand at the cove. The focal point of the beach is Keyhole Rock which has an amazing natural arch at the base where salt water, and even the last rays of daylight, can pass through.
Valley View Overlook
- MODERATE
- 2 MILES
- 1 HOUR
This is a nice, moderate hike through the Redwoods that features a waterfall and ultimately leads to a stunning view of the Big Sur Valley below.
Partington Cove
- MODERATE
- 1.1 MILES
- 1 HOUR
Partington Cove Trail offers a moderate 1.1 mile out and back trail , providing a view of the protected Partington Cove.
Buzzards Roost
- MODERATE
- 2.8 MILES
- 1.75 HOURS
Buzzards Roost Trail is a lovely hike that features beautiful wild flowers, while passing through old growth-redwoods and into a pine forest, making for an interesting and varied hike.
Tanbark to Tin House
- STRENUOUS
- 6.5 MILES
- 4 HOURS
This trail, located in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, offers a strenuous hike featuring a river before the final ascent up to the Tin House and a spectacular view of the coast.
Bluffs and Panorama
- MODERATE
- 8.2 MILES
- 4 HOURS
A scenic hike that takes you along the bluffs for a great view of the Pacific to the west and the Santa Lucia mountains to the east.
Coast Ridge Road
- MODERATE
- 8 MILES
- 4 HOURS
Coast Ridge Road is a private, unpaved winding road with a public right-of-way for hikers that offers spectacular views deep into the precipitous Ventana Wilderness, extending across the Big Sur Valley to the Pacific Ocean.