Big Sur Station
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Big Sur Station is a multiagency visitor center and ranger station operated by Caltrans, the Los Padres National Forest
, and California State Parks. It is approximately 26 miles south of Carmel, California near Big Sur, California.
It serves as the western terminus of the 23 mile Pine Ridge Trail
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36.24772°N 121.78191°W
Los Padres National Forest
Los Padres National Forest is a forest located in southern and central California, which includes most of the mountainous land along the California coast from Ventura to Monterey, extending inland...
, and California State Parks. It is approximately 26 miles south of Carmel, California near Big Sur, California.
It serves as the western terminus of the 23 mile Pine Ridge Trail
Pine Ridge Trail
The Pine Ridge Trail is a popular hiking route in the Ventana Wilderness of the Los Padres National Forest. It can be hiked both ways, but the consensus route is China Camp to Big Sur Station since that is the downhill direction.-Trail Guide:...
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Services
- Trailhead
- Visitor Center - open 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM 831.667.2315
- Restrooms
- Overnight Parking ($5/day)
36.24772°N 121.78191°W