This half-mile off-trail hike ventures up the Big Sur River on a water-wading boulder-hopping adventure to a crystal clear pool that's a gorgeous Big Sur swimming hole. This short walk reaches an absolutely stunning beach that's a classic feature of the Big Sur landscape. This 1.5-mile hike visits a cove and a secluded beach along the scenic Big Sur coast. This 0.9-mile hike heads inland up McWay Creek past a picnic area in a redwood grove to a lovely little waterfall. This 0.6-mile hike looks out on a stunning Big Sur waterfall that pours 80 feet right on to the beach.

This 2.65-mile hike in Limekiln State Park explores a trio of trails along lovely streams in redwood-lined canyons, reaching Limekiln Falls and historic lime kilns.

Hare Creek Trail, Limekiln Trail, and Falls Trail This short out and back hike extends from Highway One to an ocean bluff with fantastic views of the Big Sur Coast. This stunning hike of half a mile or more reaches two scenic overlooks as it descends to a long beach on the Big Sur coast. This 1.5-mile hike along an ocean bluff visits a prominent peninsula and a small cove. This hike into Silver Peak Wilderness starts with bold ocean views and crosses redwood groves to reach Upper Cruickshank Camp at a junction with Buckeye Trail, 5 miles round trip from Highway One. Connect Cruickshank Trail and Buckeye Trail for an excellent shuttle hike of 8.25 miles or more. This hike of 6.5 miles or more reaches incredibly ocean vistas and trail camps in the Silver Peak Wilderness. No fee or permit is required, so get out and enjoy. When you have taken it all in, make your way back through the boulders and down the trail to Highway One (assuming you aren’t hiking farther up Salmon Creek Trail). Salmon Creek FallsĮven if you aren’t up for this quick bit of climbing, the waterfall is quite impressive from the rocks just downstream. Hoist yourself a couple feet and cross the rock. To obtain the unobstructed view on the other side, employ the assistance of a rope that hangs down the rock. There is a boulder blocking easy access to the base of the falls. Two branches of water unite as they drop 120 feet and crash into the pool below, giving rise to a spray of mist. Boulders below the fallsĬross a couple of small grottos and approach the waterfall. The surrounding Bays add a soothing fragrance to this shaded glen. After 300 feet, break from the trail through a garden of boulders toward the creek. You can basically follow you ears the entire way to the falls. Look for the mileage sign on the east side of the highway, and start hiking up the trail south of the creek. Park at the trailhead on a big horseshoe bend in Highway One, just south of the non-operational Salmon Creek Ranger Station and Buckeye Trail.

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