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Big Sur River – Pfeiffer Falls loop from Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

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California
Monterey County

Big Sur River – Pfeiffer Falls loop from Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

Moderate

2.9

(9)

43

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Big Sur River – Pfeiffer Falls loop from Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

00:28

3.57km

110m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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468 m

Big Sur River

Highlight • River

Redwood, oak, conifers, sycamore cottonwood, maple and willow trees surround this lower portion of the Big Sur River, making for a beautiful place to take a few photos, especially on …

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1.56 km

Take the fork to the left from here to continue another 300 feet to the Valley View Overlook. Taking a right will lead you to the 60-foot Pfeiffer Falls; however, …

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1.84 km

Pfeiffer Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Certainly a not-so-impressive waterfall, but such a nice path to get there.

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3.57 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.34 km

943 m

123 m

122 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.64 km

979 m

822 m

123 m

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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