One of the most popular activities in Big Sur is to go for a hike. This is one of the best ways to experience the Big Sur scenery. Big Sur offers some of the best and most scenic hiking trails in California.
Bluff Trail Loop: Beach, Bluffs, Panorama, Ridge, and Creamery Meadow Loop is a 8.2 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Big Sur, California that features a river and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, and bird watching and is accessible year-round.
Buzzards Roost Trail is a 2.6 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Big Sur, California that features a great forest setting and is rated as moderate.
Valley View Overlook is a 1.8 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Big Sur, California that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is accessible year-round.
Pfeiffer Beach is a 0.9 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Big Sur, California that offers scenic views and is good for all skill levels.
Andrew Molera Beach Trail is a 2.3 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Big Sur, California that features a river and is good for all skill levels.
Big Sur Nature Trail is a 0.8 mile loop trail located near Big Sur, California that features a river and is good for all skill levels.
Limekiln Creek Falls Trail is a 1.4 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Lucia, California that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round.
Kirk Creek Campground to Vicente Flat Trail is a 10.9 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Lucia, California that offers scenic views and is rated as difficult. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round.
Salmon Creek Trail to Salmon Creek Falls is a 0.3 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Jolon, California that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Ragged Point Trail is a 0.8 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near San Simeon, California that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate.
San Carpoforo Creek Trail is a 1 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near San Simeon, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round.
California Campfire Permit required for any fire in the back country. It can also be obtained at the Big Sur Station.