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December, 2009—NOTE: Due to last summer's fire, many trails east of Highway 1 are still closed including the Ewoldsen and Limekiln trails.
Call the Big Sur Ranger Station for detailed trail information: 831 667-2315
A handout from August 2009 includes the following:
Areas CLOSED to the public
In Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, the Pfeiffer Falls trail, Oak Grove trail and Pine Ridge trail are closed. Registered campers ONLY in the campground. All construction areas are also closed. In Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, the Canyon Falls trail, Ewoldson trail and Tan Bark trail are closed.
Areas OPEN to the public
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park: Campground, Big Sur River, Buzzards Roost trail, Valley View trail to Overlook or to view Pfeiffer Falls, Mt. Manuel trail (via beginning of Oak Grove) Group Camp trail, Big Sur Lodge, Restaurant, Grocery and Gift Shop.
Andrew Molera State Park: Completely open.
Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park: McWay Falls Overlook trail, Partington Cove and Tin House fire road (no trail access, return via same road).
 l pais grande del sur, or the big country to the south is how Big Sur was first described by Spanish settlers from the Monterey area. It is one of those rare places that is wild and remote, yet easy to access and explore.
While there are miles of trails for the dedicated hiker and backpacker, Big Sur also offers spectacular scenery within steps of Highway 1. And for those willing to hike a few miles, the rewards include rapidly changing settings of oak and lush redwood forests, ocean views, rocky streams, and coastal brush.
 This web site is a collection of favorite day hikes, both easy and challenging, sorted by scenic appeal and personal bias. Having hiked in Big Sur for over 30 years, it's a neverending treat to bring visitors in for a day or two.
The question quickly arises: "which hikes are a must-see while we're here?"
Not an easy one to answer, since everyone has different preferences. But there are a few spots the first time visitor needs to see, and a handful of hikes the persistent visitor won't want to miss.
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