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Pfeiffer Falls Loop — Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

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Monterey County

Pfeiffer Falls Loop — Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

Easy

4.5

(41)

395

hikers

Pfeiffer Falls Loop — Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

01:22

4.48km

160m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 22, 2024

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Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

Waypoints

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148 m

Redwood Grove

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Before going further inside the park, this small loop through a redwood forest, along a stream is a very good way to start this little hike.

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537 m

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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1.63 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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2.10 km

Valley View Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

This spot boasts tremendous views of the Big Sur Valley, Andrew Molera State Park and Point Sur. There is a bench to sit, relax, take photos, or just enjoy the scenery.

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2.85 km

Pfeiffer Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

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

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4.48 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.35 km

996 m

116 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.50 km

1.02 km

847 m

116 m

Elevation

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