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Tunnel to McWay Falls – View of McWay Fall loop from Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

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Monterey County

Tunnel to McWay Falls – View of McWay Fall loop from Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

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Tunnel to McWay Falls – View of McWay Fall loop from Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

00:24

1.32km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Waypoints

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195 m

Pelton Wheel House, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

Highlight • Monument

Here you can see an old power house with a model of a Pelton turbine.

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394 m

The viewpoint of the amazing McWay Falls, one of only two in North America that falls directly onto an ocean beach, are accessible even by wheel chair on a short …

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401 m

Tunnel to McWay Falls

Highlight • Structure

Tunnel under the road from the parking lots to the waterfall. On my photo at sunset.

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698 m

View of McWay Fall

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views of McWay Falls, one of only two in the US that falls directly on a sandy ocean beach and right on popular Highway No. 1 lies. There is a campsite nearby.

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847 m

One of only 2 waterfalls in North America that falls onto the ocean beach, this is perhaps the most picturesque. There are partial views from the roadside, but to fully …

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1.32 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.13 km

140 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.13 km

165 m

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