Big Sur River – Pfeiffer Falls Trail loop from Big Sur Village
Big Sur River – Pfeiffer Falls Trail loop from Big Sur Village
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Big Sur River – Pfeiffer Falls Trail loop from Big Sur Village
04:09
13.7km
430m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: September 10, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
72 m
Ripplewood
Highlight • Rest Area
Tip by
3.09 km
Big Sur Lodge 🏡, Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Highlight • Rest Area
Tip by
3.35 km
Entrance to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park & Lodge
Highlight • Rest Area
Tip by
3.72 km
Big Sur River
Highlight • River
Tip by
4.23 km
Pfeiffer Falls Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Tip by
4.99 km
Pfeiffer Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
Tip by
8.87 km
Buzzard's Roost Summit View
Highlight • Summit
Tip by
11.1 km
View of the Santa Lucia Mountains
Highlight • Viewpoint
13.7 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
9.13 km
2.93 km
1.13 km
296 m
275 m
Surfaces
5.22 km
3.92 km
2.93 km
1.42 km
275 m
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