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Pfeiffer Falls – Big Sur River loop from Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

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Pfeiffer Falls – Big Sur River loop from Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

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Pfeiffer Falls – Big Sur River loop from Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

00:27

3.33km

110m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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50 m

Entrance to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park & Lodge

Highlight • Rest Area

Hard to miss riding South on the PCH through Big Sur (going north it's in the middle of a descent)

Tip by

1.25 km

Valley View and Pfeiffer Falls Trail Junction

Highlight • Trail

Take the fork to the left from here to continue another 300 feet to the Valley View Overlook. Taking a right will lead you to the 60-foot Pfeiffer Falls; however, parts of the trail are currently closed. You can get a nice view of the falls from this location.

Tip by

1.54 km

Pfeiffer Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Certainly a not-so-impressive waterfall, but such a nice path to get there.

Tip by

2.91 km

Big Sur River

Highlight • River

Redwood, oak, conifers, sycamore cottonwood, maple and willow trees surround this lower portion of the Big Sur River, making for a beautiful place to take a few photos, especially on a hot day. Two bridges cross over from this location, depending on your path. One is a steel bridge that will take you to Buzzards Roost Loop Trail, and a seasonal bridge that loops around to continue the short Nature Trail loop.

Tip by

3.33 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.31 km

329 m

326 m

199 m

122 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.64 km

792 m

525 m

329 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

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