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Balconies Cave hike Pinnacles National Park Balconies Trail Loop

Balconies Cave in Pinnacles National Park

Pinnacles National Park preserves some of California's oddest landscapes with out-of-place rock spires and boulder-filled gorges with talus caves just waiting to be explored. Grab your... Read more.

High Peak - Balconies Cave Loop hike Pinnacles National Park High Peaks Trail Juniper Canyon Balconies Cave Trail Old Pinnacles Trail

High Peaks – Balconies Cave Loop in Pinnacles National Park

Pinnacles National Park is a spectacular place to hike with a High Peaks area covered in rock spires and equally impressive boulder-filled gorges with talus caves. See both the High... Read more.

Pinnacles Camping in Pinnacles National Park California Pinnacles Campground

Pinnacles Campground in Pinnacles National Park

Pinnacles National Park has spectacular boulder-strewn mountains and gorges filled with talus caves. The park is a playground for hikers and climbers. For campers, there is Pinnacles... Read more.

Camping in Andrew Molera State Park Trail Camp Big Sur California Campground

Andrew Molera State Park Trail Camp

Andrew Molera State Park preserves nearly 5,000 acres of beautiful parkland at the north end of Big Sur. Hikers can explore the park on over twenty miles of trails, including the Ridge... Read more.

Ridge Trail Panorama Trail Bluff Trail Loop Andrew Molera State Park Bluffs hike Beach Creamery Meadow Big Sur River California

Ridge Trail – Panorama Trail – Bluff Trail Loop in Andrew Molera State Park

Andrew Molera State Park's big loop trek centered over Ridge Trail, Panorama Trail, and Bluff Trail has about everything you could want in a Big Sur hike, including a redwood grove, an... Read more.

Nature Trail Loop Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park California Nature Trail - River Path Loop Hike

Nature Trail – River Path Loop in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

You don't have to travel far beyond the entrance booth at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park to get an introduction to the area's plants and animals. That's because the easy-walk providing... Read more.

Valley View Trail Pfeiffer Falls Trail Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park California Valley Overlook Hike Pfeiffer Waterfall

Pfeiffer Falls and Valley View in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

The trails to Pfeiffer Falls and Valley View are a perfect fit for hikers who like to multi-task. The versatile hike in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park has a bit of everything. See... Read more.

Big Sur River Gorge Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park California Swimming Hole

Big Sur River Gorge in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

Big Sur River Gorge is one of the big draws at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, facilitating a romp to a swimming hole in the wilds of Big Sur. An unmaintained trail connects the park's... Read more.

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Campground Big Sur California Camping

Camping in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

For one of the quintessential camping experiences in Big Sur, pack your tent and head to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. The park is nestled in a verdant valley with campsites laid out... Read more.

Camping Limekiln State Park Campground Big Sur California Limekiln Campground Redwood Campsites Ocean Campsites Limekiln SP

Camping in Limekiln State Park

Limekiln State Park is located in Big Sur about halfway between Monterey and Morro Bay. The 716-acre park has one entrance along Highway One where you will find a 29-site campground. ... Read more.

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