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State Park

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

California · CA

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Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park is a state park in Monterey County, California, near the area of Big Sur on the state's Central Coast. It covers approximately 1,006 acres (407 ha) of land. The park is centered on the Big Sur River. It has been nicknamed a "mini Yosemite". A Redwood tree in the park nicknamed the Colonial Tree is estimated to be between 1,100 and 1,200 years old. Part of the natural area is old-growth forest and recognized by Old-Growth Forest Network.

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Trails

All trails in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

Buzzards Roost Trail

1.5 mi446 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: EasyLoop

Nature Trail

0.2 mi
Trail

Pfeiffer Falls Trail

0.5 mi220 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

Pine Ridge

8.7 mi2,198 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Expert

Pine Ridge Trail

38.6 mi6,739 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Expert

Post Creek Trail

0.4 mi49 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

Redwood Grove

0.2 mi
Trail

River Path

0.3 mi13 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

Valley View Trail

0.3 mi164 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

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