Ewoldsen Trail - Member Hike

Hike Name: Ewoldsen Trail
Country: United States
State: California
Nearby Town: Big Sur
Rating: 5 stars
Directions: The trailhead is off highway 1. One can combine it with the short hike (5 minutes) to McWay Falls (the postcard-grade waterfall on the beach).
Total Hike Distance: 5.00 miles
Hike Difficulty: Moderate
Permit Required: No
Hike Type: Roundtrip, Loop Hike
Hike Starts/Ends: 3:00 PM
Trails Used: ewoldsen
Backcountry Campsites: No
Backcountry Water Sources: Streams
Management: None
Contact Information: Unknown
Best Season: Spring
Users: Hikers
Road Conditions: Maintained Gravel or Dirt Roads
Hike Summary: 1600 ft. ascent

The Ewoldsen Trail follows McWay Creek through a dense coastal redwood forest in McWay Canyon. The trail crosses several bridges as it heads up to the ridge separating McWay and Partington Canyons. From the grassy coastal cliffs are amazing overlooks perched on the edge of the cliffs. The views extend from the north to the south, showcasing the jagged coastline and endless mountain ridges and valleys.

Hiker:

cadreamin97

500 points


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