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Big Sur River – Pfeiffer Falls loop from Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

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Monterey County

Big Sur River – Pfeiffer Falls loop from Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

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Big Sur River – Pfeiffer Falls loop from Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

02:14

7.78km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.51 km

View of the Santa Lucia Mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

2

2.71 km

Big Sur River

Highlight • River

Redwood, oak, conifers, sycamore cottonwood, maple and willow trees surround this lower portion of the Big Sur River, making for a beautiful place to take a few photos, especially on …

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3

4.08 km

Pfeiffer Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Certainly a not-so-impressive waterfall, but such a nice path to get there.

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4

4.37 km

Valley View and Pfeiffer Falls Trail Junction

Highlight • Trail

Take the fork to the left from here to continue another 300 feet to the Valley View Overlook. Taking a right will lead you to the 60-foot Pfeiffer Falls; however, …

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5

5.57 km

Entrance to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park & Lodge

Highlight • Rest Area

Hard to miss riding South on the PCH through Big Sur (going north it's in the middle of a descent)

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6

5.83 km

Big Sur Lodge 🏡, Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Iconic state park with a picturesque canyon, redwood tree groves, a historic grand lodge

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B

7.78 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.45 km

920 m

741 m

404 m

275 m

Surfaces

4.70 km

1.32 km

750 m

741 m

275 m

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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