![]() ![]() Start at the parking lot about twenty miles south of Carmel and head south toward the Big Sur River. There are a half dozen trails and spurs scattered along the bluffs overlooking the edge of the Pacific continent all meandering in and out of meadows and hikes that capture the best view up and down the coast. ![]() Once a cattle farm where Monterey jack cheese was made, you still see grazing cattle but this is a wide open space where casual walks, the sounds of seabirds and the roar of the ocean waves help to create a romantic attitude. This is a nice beach for beach-combing and long strolls in the sand with the person you really care about. Grab your old beach blanket and find a perfect spot for a memorable lunch. and, it's a great place for a picnic after some enthusiastic hiking. The Big Sur Hiking Trails At Andrew Molera State ParkĪndrew Molera is a gentle place for Big Sur hiking with over twenty miles of trails, three miles of beaches and a number of camping spots. The best access for this very popular trail are at gates #7 and gates #8.īe careful of the poison oak and wear long pants on your hike. Spotted owls reside here and rarely seen, but would make for a great memory if you were lucky enough to see one. Scan the trail for the odd placement of cactus left by the Spanish missionaries as they made their way to the Carmel Mission.Īlso be on the lookout for the California Horned Lizard under the chaparral and coyote brush that is native to this area. This is where acres of the hillsides are blanketed with wildflowers during the early spring months of April and the first weeks of May. ![]() Hang on to your partner here because it can be incredibly slippery! Hiking shoes are better here for traction especially if there have been recent rains. This part of the trail is steep and expect to decend about a thousand feet every mile until you reach the canyon. When your ready, descend into Soberanes Canyon into the coolness of virgin redwood forests, lush ferns and multicolored moss. Rest for awhile on the nicely placed bench, hold hands for a few minutes, and then kick back and enjoy the magnificent views all up and down the coast. When you arrive near the top, you are in for a treat. If you came here for adventurous and romantic hiking, and have the endurance to climb 1400 feet over 4.7 miles of rugged and steep trail, then take the challenge and venture on to the Rocky Ridge Trail. ![]()
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