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Panoramic Viewpoint – Bluffs Trail loop from Andrew Molera State Park

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Monterey County

Panoramic Viewpoint – Bluffs Trail loop from Andrew Molera State Park

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Panoramic Viewpoint – Bluffs Trail loop from Andrew Molera State Park

02:21

8.65km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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397 m

Museum, Big Sur River

Highlight • Historical Site

A footbridge crosses Big Sur River opposite the museum

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2.04 km

Andrew Molera Beach

Highlight • Beach

Andrew Molera Beach is located in the homonym park, desired by the previous owner Frances Molera to preserve this area. It's the perfect spot to take a break at the end of a running workout.

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2.69 km

Coastline view, Andrew Molera State Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great Beach and Ocean Views!

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3.49 km

Panorama and Bluffs Trails

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Spectacular trails along the coastal bluffs above Andrew Molera Beach. A trail that is good for soul, body and mind.

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4.77 km

Panoramic Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

This fantastic viewpoint is one of several in the Park. On a clear day, you can see miles and miles of the open Pacific Ocean. It is a great spot to take a few photos before continuing on the path.

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4.83 km

Bluffs Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Spectacular, little traveled hiking trail along the coastal bluffs above the Andrew Molera beach to Bluffs beach. Can be combined with Panorama, Ridge, and Creamery Meadow trails for a 9 mile loop,

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8.45 km

Andrew Molera State Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Trailhead parking at the entrance to Andrew Molera State Park, with restrooms and water fountains.

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8.65 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.25 km

790 m

614 m

Surfaces

7.79 km

790 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 23 July

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Comments

October 3, 2024,🇺🇸 CA, Big Sur: Andrew Molera SP - Spring Beach 🏖- Big Sur River 2024.10.03

Qi Gong wild Tao hike, returning almost exactly 9 years after hiking the same trails and beaches the first time. In Qi Gong many practitioners like to repeate exercises in sets of 9
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Panoramic Viewpoint – Bluffs Trail loop from Andrew Molera State Park

Museum, Big Sur River

Andrew Molera Beach

Coastline view, Andrew Molera State Park

Panorama and Bluffs Trails

Panoramic Viewpoint

Bluffs Trail

Andrew Molera State Park

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