Are dogs allowed on Nacimiento-Fergusson Road?

Yes, dogs are allowed on Nacimiento-Fergusson Road but must be kept on a leash at all times. Pack out waste and respect wildlife.

Do I need a permit to hike Nacimiento-Fergusson Road?

No, Nacimiento-Fergusson Road does not currently require a permit. Still check for seasonal closures or day-use fees with the managing agency before heading out.

How difficult is Nacimiento-Fergusson Road?

Nacimiento-Fergusson Road is rated expert. It is 19.6 miles long with 6,010 feet of elevation gain. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

Is Nacimiento-Fergusson Road suitable for kids?

Nacimiento-Fergusson Road is not typically recommended for young children due to length, exposure, or technical terrain. Older kids with hiking experience may be fine — use your judgment based on your family's comfort level.

Status unknown — verify before visiting

We don't have current condition data for this trail. Check with the land manager before you go.

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ExpertPoint to Point

California

Nacimiento-Fergusson Road

Big Sur, California

19.6 mi

Distance

6,010 ft

Elev. Gain

Point to Point

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

Imported description

This road can be used to drive to the hills and take in the amazing views of the coastline and ocean. The only road that goes over the Santa Lucia range is through driving.

From Wikipedia

Nacimiento-Fergusson Road is the only road across the Santa Lucia Range on the Central Coast of California, connecting California State Route 1 and the Big Sur coast to U.S. Route 101 and the Salinas Valley. The road is well-paved and maintained over its length, but is winding and has precipitous drops. It is widely regarded as one of the best motorcycling roads in central California due to its ocean views and forest setting.

Source: Wikipedia — text licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Verify trail conditions and seasonal closures with the managing agency before you go.

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:60 ft

Max:864 ft

1,832 ft

1,589 ft

Trail Details

Dogs on leash

Route Type: Point to Point
Surface: Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.