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Just where Big Sur begins and ends has long been a matter of debate. Historically, early Spanish explorers named the vague unexplored wilderness south of Monterey El Sur Grande (“The Big South”). Today, the region encompasses a 90-mile coastal stretch between Carmel to the north and San Simeon to the south, flanked on one side by the high peaks of the Santa Lucia Range and on the other by the jagged coast and broad Pacific Ocean.

While Big Sur is widely renowned for its exceptional beauty, few people venture beyond Highway 1. In addition, few roads cross the Santa Lucia Range, making it one of the largest roadless areas along the continental US coast. The result? A vast, remote wilderness waits to be explored.

About This Book

IN THIS BOOK, trips in Big Sur country are described in two parts: ssss1, and ssss1.

Trips in ssss1 list day hikes only, as state and federal lands are limited to day use. While some state parks offer campgrounds, backcountry camping is forbidden. In contrast, the wilderness areas described in ssss1 offer more than 300 miles of trails and restricted roads to explore on either day hikes or extended backpacking treks. Each part is subdivided into chapters that list trips in geographic order from north to south.