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- This is a moderately difficult hike suitable for most experience levels. While the distance is only around 1 mile, the path is steep in places, with an elevation gain of 280 feet.
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The Partington Cove Trail in Big Sur is considered a challenging but manageable hike. While it is short, the path is very steep in places, and you’ll be gaining a lot of elevation in a short period of time. Those with a good level of fitness will find this hike easy to manage.
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Enjoy this 1.1-mile out-and-back trail near Big Sur, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 41 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.
- (1.5K)
- Big Sur, California, United States
- The Partington Cove Trail starts at a large pullout in a sweeping bend on the inland side of Highway 1. You can park on either side of the highwayo...
- The pullout to park is just 2 miles north of the Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park turnoff, or 54.6 miles north of the Hearst Castle turnoff. Trav...
- Expected weather for Partington Cove Trail for the next 5 days is: Sat, January 6 - 57 degrees/pm rain Sun, January 7 - 54 degrees/sunny Mon, Janua...
Oct 16, 2023 · The Partington Cove Trail is one of the most popular hikes in Big Sur, and for good reason. It is hard not to fall in love with this hike, as not only is the grand finale stunning, but the hike itself will fill you with coastal Californian wonder that only the Big Sur can provide!
Enjoy this 1.8-km out-and-back trail near Big Sur, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 41 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.
- (1.5K)
- Big Sur, California, United States
Nov 9, 2022 · Looking for a stopover on your Big Sur road trip? Check out Partington Cove Trail for an easy and quick hike to see pretty ocean views.
Apr 9, 2019 · Partington Cove: trail description, photos, GPS map, and directions for this 1.5-mile hike to two coves on the Big Sur coast
Jun 5, 2023 · Located along the central CA coast on Highway 1, this easy to moderate hike takes you thru a redwood forest to panoramic views of Big Sur River Valley, Andrew Molera State Park and Point Sur Lighthouse. A short spur trail leads to Pfeiffer Falls, a waterfall in Los Padres National Forest. Feb 12, 2024. Jan 22, 2024.
