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Summary: This is a straightforward easy walk to a secluded and driftwood covered beach. You have to cross the Big Sur River which at times can be a raging torrent. In spring it can be knee high, so be careful. The hike encompasses a walk along the beach where you can view sea otters in the California Coastal Preserve. This is also a good spot for whale watching during seasonal migration. If you hike far enough down the beach, there is a good chance you will be all by yourself, occasionally people still sunbathe in the nude, although the practice has been discouraged by rangers in recent years. You can climb a bluff and connect with the Bluffs Trail if you like, but it will require some sticky bushwhacking. Trailhead: From the turnoff to Pfieffer Big Sur State Park on Highway 1, drive north for 4.5 miles to the turnoff for Andrew Molera State Park. Turn left off the highway and pay the entrance fee of $8 Dollars. Park in the parking area and the trail leads to the west. Alternately, the turnoff is three miles south of the turnoff for Point Sur lighthouse. Make a right into the park. Be aware that the footbridge is installed over the Big Sur River only in summer and that high creek crossings can be dangerous. Poison oak is everywhere and in places it encroaches on the trail. A loop can be made of many trails in the park, but some like the Panorama Trail, which connects the Bluffs to the Ridge Trail, is seriously overgrown with the noxious weed. (Lat:36.28097 Lon:-121.85972) Trail Guides for Andrew Molera SP - Beach Trail: California Hiking by Tom Sinestra and Ann Marie Brown (Avalon Travel) Walking the California Coast by John McKinney (Harper Collins) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Ranger Contact: Andrew Molera State Park (831) 667-2315 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Allen Riedel, who has posted 123 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here. Trail Reviews Submit your own review Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: California Hiking, California Trails, California Hikes, Monterey County Hiking, Monterey County Trails, Monterey County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
