Hike Name: | Ewoldsen Trail |
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Country: | United States |
State: | California |
Nearby Town: | Big Sur |
Rating: | |
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. |
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