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Monterey County

Big Sur River – Pfeiffer Falls loop from Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

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Monterey County

Big Sur River – Pfeiffer Falls loop from Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

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3.4

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Big Sur River – Pfeiffer Falls loop from Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

01:34

5.47km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 13, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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1.38 km

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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2.47 km

Valley View and Pfeiffer Falls Trail Junction

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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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2.76 km

Pfeiffer Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

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

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5.47 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.46 km

1.78 km

797 m

408 m

Surfaces

1.78 km

1.64 km

1.21 km

822 m

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Comments

March 5, 2024,Pfeiffer Big Sur SP - Pfeiffer Falls

Unfortunately some trails e.g. Currently (March 2024) closed, so the route there and back is the same.

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February 22, 2025,Pfeiffer Falls Loop — Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

Unfortunately, part of the trail was closed so I had to turn back. But it was still really beautiful.

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November 15, 2024,Valley view Big Sur

Yesterday nice tour up to the waterfall. The pfeifertrail was unfortunately closed due to flooding in recent times. Too dangerous

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