THANK YOU FOR READING THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION - updated April 14, 2021
Highway One Closure: Due to a washout at Rat Creek, Highway 1 is closed from just north of Lime Creek Bridge in the north to Big Creek Vista Point in the south. Expect this closure to be in place until late April, 2021. Nacimiento-Fergusson Road -- which connects Highway 1 at Kirk Creek with Fort Hunter Liggett on the eastern side of the Coast Ridge -- is significantly damaged and will be closed indefinitely.
What's Open: NEW: The Pine Ridge Trail from Big Sur Station to Redwood Camp IS OPEN effective April 13, 2021.
Effective January 22, 2021 U.S. Forest Service - Los Padres National Forest re-opened most unburned areas of the Monterey Ranger District. In the northern Ventana Wilderness, most lands north of and including the Marble Peak Trail are open. Wilderness trails inland can be accessed from the Arroyo Seco Recreation Area near Greenfield (off 101) and from Tassajara Road off or Carmel Valley Road). Along the coast, Wilderness trails may be accessed via the Pine Ridge Trail at Big Sur Station, the North Coast Ridge Road, the Boronda Trail, and the De Angulo Trail on Highway One.
Lands south of Willow Creek Road, including most of the Silver Peak Wilderness, are open.
What's Closed: Click here for a map that shows the current fire closure boundaries.
Road Closures: Del Venturi/Milpitas, Nacimiento-Fergusson, Cone Peak, Plaskett Ridge, Willow Creek/Los Burros, & South Coast Ridge Roads remain closed.
Know Before You Go: Not sure if a particular road, trail, or camp is open? Call the Monterey Ranger District at 831-385-5434. Please enjoy your public lands responsibly. Pack out everything you pack in (including toilet paper). Leave this special place better than you found it. Leave No Trace ethics are more important than ever.
Current Fire Restrictions: Campfires and stoves are currently permitted in the backcountry. Click here for a permit and take it with you.
State Parks: Check with individual State Parks to confirm access and for additional information.
Open for day use: Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, Garrapata State Park - Soberanes Canyon Trail, Andrew Molera State Park, Point Sur State Historic Park (tours only), and Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park.
Closed: Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, John Little State Natural Reserve
by gfelsman on Sat Oct 17, 2020 5:58 pm
by AaronP on Tue Sep 29, 2020 5:32 pm
by Snatchcutterz on Mon Aug 03, 2020 7:34 am
by Guest on Sun May 31, 2020 2:30 pm
by taylorg353 on Wed May 20, 2020 1:42 pm
Captain George wrote:Date Hiked: May 16, 2020
General Condition: Passable (some brush and/or deadfalls, tread evident)
Short weekender into Pine Valley from China Camp trail head. The trail is in good shape for most of first 3.5 miles to Church Creek Trail Junction, however there is some overgrowth on the trail, particularly near the top of the ridge. Trail down into the valley is well traveled however it is becoming moderately to heavily overgrown with brush. The trail down to Pine Falls is even more overgrown, with substantial fallen trees but is still passable. Jack's cabin is still lookin' good.
by Captain George on Mon May 18, 2020 9:58 pm
by jfelts on Sat Jan 11, 2020 4:20 pm
by pantilat on Tue Nov 12, 2019 10:08 pm
by seagoat on Sun May 26, 2019 6:07 pm
by scotcal on Sun May 26, 2019 7:42 am
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