Route 1 - Big Sur Coast Highway
Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, Monterey County, CA
Point-to-point trail in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, Monterey County, CA. Scenic drive.
- Distance
- 70.2 mi (112.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 7,018 ft (2,139 m)
- Est. Time
- 26 hr 10 min
- High point
- 971 ft (296 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Trailhead: Carmel Meadows Trailhead 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from start
- Beach: Monastery Beach 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from start
- Peak: Rat Hill 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from start
- Trailhead 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from start
- Waterfall 6.7 mi (10.9 km) from start
- Peak: Whale Peak 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Granite Canyon Bridge 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from start
- Picnic area 9.5 mi (15.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Kasler Point 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Rocky Creek Bridge 12.5 mi (20.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint 12.9 mi (20.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Bixby Creek Bridge 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Bixby Creek Bridge Viewpoint 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Hurricane View Point 14.4 mi (23.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Sea Otter Refuge View Point 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint 15 mi (24.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint 15.5 mi (24.9 km) from start
- Waterfall: Highbride Falls 22.8 mi (36.7 km) from start
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Questions about Route 1 - Big Sur Coast Highway
How long is Route 1 - Big Sur Coast Highway?
Route 1 - Big Sur Coast Highway is 70.2 mi (112.9 km) long. Most people take about 26 hr 10 min. It climbs 7,018 ft (2,139 m) in total, up to a high point of 971 ft (296 m).
How hard is Route 1 - Big Sur Coast Highway?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Route 1 - Big Sur Coast Highway?
Parking at the start, 33 spaces. Closest lot to the start: Crossroads Shopping Center Park And Ride. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Route 1 - Big Sur Coast Highway?
Drinking water on the way at 45.7 mi (73.5 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 51.6 mi (83.1 km), 58.7 mi (94.5 km).
Is Route 1 - Big Sur Coast Highway shaded?
Mostly exposed (17% under trees).
Can you bring a dog on Route 1 - Big Sur Coast Highway?
No, dogs are not allowed, according to OpenStreetMap.
What can you do on Route 1 - Big Sur Coast Highway?
Best for Scenic drive.
Where can you eat near Route 1 - Big Sur Coast Highway?
Starbucks, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Chevron, 0.1 mi (0.1 km). 3 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Route 1 - Big Sur Coast Highway?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Flanders Trail Mission Trails Preserve · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.7 km)
- Rumsien Loop Palo Corona Regional Park · Easy · 0.7 mi (1.1 km)
- Pipeline? Carmel River State Beach · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Carmel Meadows Trail Carmel River State Beach · Easy · 1.3 mi (2.2 km)
More hikes in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
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