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Agency Silver Peak Wilderness, Los Padres National Forest

ON THE SOUTHERN EDGE of the Big Sur region, a little-traveled pocket of coastal mountain grandeur awaits within Silver Peak Wilderness. Far-reaching vistas look out across the ocean, perennial streams swirl beneath lush forest, and several quiet backcountry campsites entice you to spend the night.

Salmon Creek Falls (photo: Analise Elliot Heid)

The Hike first ascends to nearby Salmon Creek Falls, a dramatic cascade within eyeshot of Hwy. 1, and then travels along the mossy corridor of Salmon Creek to reach Upper Salmon Creek Falls. An iridescent pool shimmers at the base of this misty gem, a refreshing swimming spot on hot summer days. Fog can be thick in the summer months and poison oak is ubiquitous year-round. No water is available at the trailhead, though Salmon Creek is regularly accessible.

To Reach the Trailhead Follow Hwy. 1 to the signed Salmon Creek Trailhead, at a tight bend in the highway 8 miles south of Gorda, 7 miles north of Ragged Point, and 1.5 miles north of the posted San Luis Obispo County line. Park in the wide turnouts on either side of the highway.