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Relaxing on Molera Beach

Nearest Visitor Center Big Sur Station, 831-667-2315, 10 miles north of the entrance of Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park and just south of Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park on Hwy. 1, is open daily 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Memorial Day–Labor Day; the rest of the year it’s open daily 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Nearest Campgrounds Andrew Molera State Park has 24 walk-in campsites available in a large meadow near the Big Sur River on a first-come, first-served basis ($25 per site, register at the entrance kiosk, with a maximum of 4 people per site and no dogs allowed). The closest developed campground is Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park (200 sites, $35–$50, depending on site and time of year). Reservations are essential in the summer; visit reserveamerica.com or call 800-444-7275.

Additional Information www.parks.ca.gov

Highlights Sandstone cliffs, ponderosa pines, and an emerald swimming hole

Distance 12.0 miles round-trip

Total Elevation Gain/Loss 3,500'/3,500'

Hiking Time 6–8 hours

Recommended Maps A Guide to Ventana & Silver Peak Wilderness by the US Forest Service, Big Sur and Ventana Wilderness by Wilderness Press, USGS 7.5-min. Chews Ridge