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Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park features redwoods, conifers, oaks,
sycamores, cottonwoods, maples, alders and willows - plus open
meadows. Wildlife includes black-tail deer, gray squirrels,
kingfishers. Hikers can enjoy the many scenic trails, including a
self-guided nature trail.
sycamores, cottonwoods, maples, alders and willows - plus open
meadows. Wildlife includes black-tail deer, gray squirrels,
kingfishers. Hikers can enjoy the many scenic trails, including a
self-guided nature trail.
The park is located 26 miles south of Carmel on Highway 1.
Campsites are on the valley floor through which the Big Sur River flows.Overlooks provide spectacular views of the
Big Sur Valley and the Big Sur River Gorge. Campground Reservations.
Big Sur Valley and the Big Sur River Gorge. Campground Reservations.
Numerous hiking trails are located in the 1,006 acre park and a scenic highlight is Pfeiffer Falls trail which winds
over rustic bridges across Pfeiffer Redwood Creek and ends at a 60-foot high waterfall. From this trail, some of the
finest redwood groves in the Big Sur region can be viewed. The Ernst Ewoldsen Nature Center is located at the
Pfeiffer Falls trailhead every day from 11 to 4.
Other popular trails:
over rustic bridges across Pfeiffer Redwood Creek and ends at a 60-foot high waterfall. From this trail, some of the
finest redwood groves in the Big Sur region can be viewed. The Ernst Ewoldsen Nature Center is located at the
Pfeiffer Falls trailhead every day from 11 to 4.
Other popular trails:
Valley View: 2 miles roundtrip from trailhead or 1/2 mile from Pfeiffer Falls; easy. To beautiful views of Point Sur and
the Big Sur Valley.
Oak Grove Trail: 3 miles roundtrip from the entrance to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, easy to moderate hike. This trail
intersects with the Pfeiffer Falls trail. There is a variety of ecosystems beginning with redwood groves, open oak
woodlands, and dry chaparral.
Buzzard's Roost: 4.8 miles roundtrip loop, moderate. Along shady redwoods to a switchback trail through tan oaks
and bay trees, peaking at Pfeiffer Ridge with beautiful coastal views.
Mount Manuel Trail: Beginning at the Oak Grove Trail, 8 miles roundtrip, strenuous. A steep climb to the top of 3,379
foot Manuel Peak.
the Big Sur Valley.
Oak Grove Trail: 3 miles roundtrip from the entrance to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, easy to moderate hike. This trail
intersects with the Pfeiffer Falls trail. There is a variety of ecosystems beginning with redwood groves, open oak
woodlands, and dry chaparral.
Buzzard's Roost: 4.8 miles roundtrip loop, moderate. Along shady redwoods to a switchback trail through tan oaks
and bay trees, peaking at Pfeiffer Ridge with beautiful coastal views.
Mount Manuel Trail: Beginning at the Oak Grove Trail, 8 miles roundtrip, strenuous. A steep climb to the top of 3,379
foot Manuel Peak.
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Trees Cut at Pfeiffer
Trees along the Big Sur River in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park are toppling to
make way for two long-delayed bridge projects that are part of the park's
1999 master plan. The work includes cleaning up the entrance to the park;
other areas to avoid disturbing the giant trees; widening and improving
roads; and putting in a walk bridge, a vehicle bridge and a right-turn lane at
the park entrance off Highway 1 south of Big Sur Village.
Trees along the Big Sur River in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park are toppling to
make way for two long-delayed bridge projects that are part of the park's
1999 master plan. The work includes cleaning up the entrance to the park;
other areas to avoid disturbing the giant trees; widening and improving
roads; and putting in a walk bridge, a vehicle bridge and a right-turn lane at
the park entrance off Highway 1 south of Big Sur Village.
trees and tanbark oaks. A brochure available at the park gate describes the project improvements as "a new vehicle
bridge, a new, permanent pedestrian bridge, a new entrance kiosk, improved parking in the day-use areas and new
trails and interpretive facilities." The project should be finished later this year.
bridge, a new, permanent pedestrian bridge, a new entrance kiosk, improved parking in the day-use areas and new
trails and interpretive facilities." The project should be finished later this year.
