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Big Sur Lodge is located in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park which is the gateway to the Ventana Wilderness and home to many popular hiking trails. The following are a few suggested hikes in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, Andrew Molera State Park, and Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park. While you're in Big Sur be sure to check out the "Campfire Program" at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. Click Here for the Campfire Program schedule.
 Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Pfeiffer Falls: 1.4 miles roundtrip, easy. A scenic hike along Pfeiffer Big Sur Creek through one of the park's finest redwood groves ends at a 60-foot high waterfall.
Valley View: 2 miles roundtrip from trailhead or 1/2 mile from Pfeiffer Falls; easy. To beautiful views of Point Sur and the Big Sur Valley.
Oak Grove Trail: 3 miles roundtrip from the Big Sur Lodge, easy to moderate. This trail intersects with the Pfeiffer Falls trail. There is a variety of ecosystems beginning with redwood groves, open oak woodlands, and dry chaparral.
Buzzard's Roost: 4.8 miles rountrip loop, moderate. Along shady redwoods to a switchback trail through tan oaks and bay trees, peaking at Pfeiffer Ridge with beautiful coastal views.
Mount Manuel Trail: Beginning at the Oak Grove Trail, 8 miles roundtrip, strenuous. A steep climb to the top of 3,379 foot Manuel Peak.
Pfeiffer Falls
Andrew Molera State Park
(Directions: Travel north 5 miles on Highway 1. Turn left after the sign. Complimentary pass to Andrew Molera State Park is included with your stay at Big Sur Lodge)
Creamery Meadow to Molera Beach: 2 miles roundtrip, easy. A stroll through Creamery Meadow to a driftwood covered Molera beach.
Molera 8-mile loop: 8 miles roundtrip, moderate to strenuous. A combination of the Ridge Trail, the Panorama Trail and the Bluffs Trail with great coastal views and beach access.
Many of the trails at Andrew Molera have mountain bike access. Directly across Highway 1 from Andrew Molera is the entrance to the Old Coast Road, which is also good for mountain bike riding.
Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
(Directions: 11 miles south on Highway One, turn left at the sign. Access to this day use park is included with your stay at Big Sur Lodge)
McWay Waterfall Trail: .64 mile roundtrip, easy. A quick walk to an overlook facing McWay Falls, an incredible 80-foot waterfall that drops directly onto the sandy beach.
Ewoldsen Trail: 4.5 miles roundtrip, moderate to strenuous. A loop trail starting in the redwood forest by McWay Creek and climbing to incredible coastal views.
USFS Pfeiffer Beach
(Directions: Travel 1/2 mile south on Highway 1, take 2nd right at single lane road. Two miles to the beach. (Day Use Fee: $5.00 per car)
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