McWay Waterfall Trail - Big Sur Coastline, California

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HAZ reminds you to respect the ruins. Please read the Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979 & Ruins Etiquette

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Difficulty		0.5 of 5
Distance Round Trip		0.67 miles
Trailhead Elevation		216 feet
Elevation Gain		25 feet
Accumulated Gain		50 feet
Kokopelli Seeds		0.92
Interest Ruins, Historic, Perennial Waterfall & Perennial Creek
Dogs not allowed

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2016-02-13

Lucyan

208

2015-08-23

Big Sur Coastline CA Redux - August 2015

Randal_Schulhaus

151

2014-08-18

Big Sur Coastline - August 2014

Randal_Schulhaus

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State Park Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

Preferred Apr, Nov, Mar, Feb

Sun 7:16am - 5:19pm

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		El Sur Grande - Ewoldsen Trail 0.1 mi away 4.5 mi 1,500 ft
		Tanbark Trail to Tin House 1.8 mi away 6.4 mi 1,900 ft
		Partington Cove Trail - Big Sur Coastline 1.8 mi away 1.1 mi 305 ft
		De Angulo Trail to Partington Ridge 2.6 mi away 5.0 mi 1,500 ft
		Big Sur Coast Ridge Road from Ventana Inn 7.0 mi away 8.0 mi 2,100 ft
		Sykes Camp Trail - The Hot Springs Hike 8.1 mi away 19.5 mi 2,100 ft
		Manuel Peak Trail 8.2 mi away 9.0 mi 3,039 ft
		Mount Manuel Trail 8.3 mi away 10.4 mi 3,200 ft
		Pine Ridge Trail to Terrace Creek 8.3 mi away 10.6 mi 1,000 ft
		Buzzard's Roost 8.8 mi away 2.5 mi 800 ft

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Overview
McWay Waterfall Trail - Big Sur Coastline is a 0.67 mile round trip hike with 50 feet accumulated elevation gain. Located 33 miles south-southeast of Monterey California. The trailhead is car accessible. April and November are the best months to enjoy this hike.

Another icon of the Big Sur Coastline. If parking is full at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, there is an alternate approach. Continue south on Hwy 1 up out of the McWay Creek valley and through the rock cut curve. There is ample parking at a vista view on the west side of Hwy 1. Take the Fire Road west around the hill past the campground and top of McWay Falls until you circle back to the highway near the tunnel under pass for the trail.

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WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.

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McWay Waterfall Trail - Big Sur Coastline, CA