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Big Sur River – Redwood Grove loop from Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

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United States
California
Monterey County

Big Sur River – Redwood Grove loop from Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

Moderate

4.8

(8324)

8,325

hikers

Big Sur River – Redwood Grove loop from Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

02:32

8.25km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 30, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

59 m

Entrance to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park & Lodge

Highlight • Rest Area

Hard to miss riding South on the PCH through Big Sur (going north it's in the middle of a descent)

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2

424 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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3

579 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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4

5.75 km

Pfeiffer Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

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

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5

6.50 km

Landscape View

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

6.50 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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7

6.97 km

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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B

8.25 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.59 km

2.39 km

958 m

926 m

333 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.35 km

1.87 km

1.73 km

926 m

333 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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