Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park is a state park situated on the western slope of the Santa Lucia Mountains in California. The park's diverse landscape is shaped by the Big Sur River, which flows through a gorge, and features towering coast redwoods, various conifers, oaks, and open meadows. This varied terrain provides a setting for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, jogging, and road cycling.
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19.9km
06:26
910m
760m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.48km
01:22
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160m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9.55km
03:08
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340m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3.93km
01:04
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Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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runners
13.2km
01:47
370m
370m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.44km
00:47
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.94km
01:00
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110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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94.4km
06:37
1,790m
1,790m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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03:44
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1,110m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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riders
67.2km
03:45
1,310m
1,310m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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53.2km
02:59
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1,150m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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62.7km
03:00
850m
860m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park offers various outdoor activities including Hiking, Touring cycling, Jogging, and Road cycling. The park features a diverse landscape with redwood groves, river valleys, and coastal views. More than 30 routes are available for exploration.
Popular hiking trails include the Pfeiffer Falls Loop, Buzzard's Roost Trail, and Valley View Trail. The Pfeiffer Falls Loop is a 2.8-mile (4.5 km) trail leading to Pfeiffer Falls. The Buzzard's Roost Trail is a moderate 3.6-mile to 4.8-mile (5.8 km to 7.7 km) loop offering coastal views. The Valley View Trail is an easy 2.1-mile (3.4 km) path with views of Point Sur.
Yes, the park offers trails suitable for various fitness levels, including easy strolls through redwood groves. The Valley View Trail is an easy 2.1-mile (3.4 km) path through redwood and oak woodland. For more options, consult the Easy hikes in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park guide or the Family-friendly hikes in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park guide.
The Mount Manuel Trail is a strenuous 8-mile (12.9 km) round trip trek with over 3,000 feet of elevation gain. This trail offers extensive coastal vistas from its peak. Other trails can also involve significant elevation changes and varied terrain.
Yes, cycling is permitted on the paved roads within the park for road cycling. The broader Big Sur region also offers challenging touring cycling options with coastal views and mountainous terrain. Detailed routes can be found in the Cycling in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park guide.
Yes, trails like the Buzzard's Roost Trail are recommended for trail running, offering variety from coastal forest to oceanside views. The park's network of trails provides options for joggers of different experience levels. Explore routes in the Running Trails in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park guide.
The park is home to towering coast redwoods, including the massive Colonial Tree, estimated to be over 1,100 years old. The Big Sur River flows through the park, offering spots for picnics and swimming. Pfeiffer Falls is a notable 60-foot waterfall accessible via a popular loop trail.
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 16,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The park's routes have an average rating of 4.74 out of 5 stars. There are over 30 routes available for various sports.
Komoot offers several guides for the park, including Hiking in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, Easy hikes in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, and Cycling in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. Other guides cover family-friendly hikes, waterfall hikes, and running trails.
The official website for Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park is http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=570. For general inquiries, the park's phone number is +1-831-667-2315. Specific programs like Junior Ranger may have different contact numbers during summer months.

