A 14-mile trail along a ridgeline that dead-ends on private property. Spectacular views span from the sea to the valley. Many Big Sur hiking trails end on this road. There are numerous side trails leading… Learn more about South Coast Road
Total Miles
12.7
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa / Wi
San Martin
A short trail dotted with many campsites along the San Martin Ridgeline. Beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean, and it stays mostly above the fog line. The trail does dead-end at a High Clearance 4x4… Learn more about San Martin
Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Los Burros
An easy dirt road that leads into Los Padres National Forest. The trail does briefly cross through private property, be sure to go slow and not make any stops through this section. The road branches… Learn more about Los Burros
Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Plaskett Ridge
An easy dirt road off the CA1 that leads up into the hills and above the clouds. There is plenty of open grassy space for easy camping. Expect it to be very busy on weekends.… Learn more about Plaskett Ridge
Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa / Wi
Hollister Hills SVRA
Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
5
Difficult
Best Time
Su
16E08 Las Chiches
Las Chiches is a short trail rated as difficult because of its steep inclines. There are incredible views as you traverse the ridge line in La Panza Range within Los Padres National Forest. The trail… Learn more about 16E08 Las Chiches
Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Elkhorn Road
The majority of the road is smooth and graded. However, there are sections that can have sticky mud, washed out from seasonal creeks that have a potential for high clearance. Carrizo Plain can get very… Learn more about Elkhorn Road