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The Hike explores the length of Molera Beach, traveling to its end before returning along the low bluffs. This is a tide-dependent hike, and the beach is treacherous and impassable in places during high tides, making it necessary to walk along the bluffs during these times. Tide tables are usually posted on the information sign in the parking lot, or you can check at Big Sur Station before heading out. Those arriving around high tide should hike first along the bluffs and return along the beach closer to low tide. Due to the treacherous nature of ocean currents here, swimming is deemed unsafe. Be aware that the seasonal starting footbridge across Big Sur River is removed after the first heavy winter rains, making it necessary to ford the swollen river during the winter months. Water is available at the trailhead. Dogs are prohibited.

To Reach the Trailhead Take Hwy. 1 south of Carmel for 22 miles to the park entrance and substantial parking lot. Approaching from the south, the turnoff is 4.2 miles north of the park entrance for Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park and is a hard, dogleg left turn. There is a day-use fee of $10, valid for all Big Sur area state parks. It is possible to reach the trailhead by public transportation on Monterey-Salinas Transit Bus 22, which runs two to three times daily from downtown Monterey to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park from Memorial Day to Labor Day, weekends only during the rest of the year. Call 888-678-2871 for current schedule and fare information, or visit mst.org.