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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

01:04

3.57km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.45 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, …

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1.73 km

Pfeiffer Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

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

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3.10 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 …

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3.57 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.45 km

935 m

142 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.64 km

971 m

810 m

142 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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

Valley View and Pfeiffer Falls Trail Junction

Pfeiffer Falls

Big Sur River

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