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Annual precipitation is high on the coast but diminishes rapidly as you go inland, creating habitat for lush redwood and mixed-evergreen forests near the Pacific, and extensive oak woodlands farther east. Going from south to north, precipitation generally increases while average temperatures decrease, leaving the southern regions hotter and drier for most of the year. Dense fog is common along the coast during the summer months, snow seldom falls anywhere in the region, and most of these hikes can be done year-round. Highlights of the region include rolling oak woodlands flushed green in spring, foaming surf on the dramatic Pacific Coast, lush redwood forests, and the endless variety of hikes and views available in the Bay Area.

Highlights Waterfalls, woodlands, and wildflowers

Distance 5.2 miles round-trip

Total Elevation Gain/Loss 1,000'/1,000'

Hiking Time 3–5 hours

Recommended Maps Big Sur and Ventana Wilderness by Wilderness Press, USGS 7.5-min. Villa Creek and Burro Mountain

Best Times Year-round