El Sur Grande - Ewoldsen Trail

Monterey California Hikes

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El Sur Grande - Ewoldsen Trail - Monterey California Hikes

The hike, a steady ascent along Ewoldsen Trail, takes you through a creekside redwood forest on your way to a viewpoint atop an open bluff more than 1,600 feet above the sea. Crowds are constant on the Big Sur coast and --due to the limited amount of public land directly along the coast--all hiking trails receive heavy use. Not a hike for solitude, summer months are the worst for crowds. Water is available at the trail head.

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Trail Statistics & Information


Activity Type:	Hiking
Nearby City:	Monterey
Length:	4.5 total miles
Elevation Gain:	1,500 feet
Trail Type:	Loop
Skill Level:	Strenuous
Duration:	3-4 hours
Season:	September through May
Trailhead Elevation:	280 feet
Local Contacts:	Big Sur Station, 831-667-2315
Local Maps:	USGS Partington Ridge
Topo Map:	El Sur Grande - Ewoldsen Trail Topographic Map
Guide Book:	101 Hikes in Northern California: Exploring Mountains, Valleys, and Seashore Guide Book
Driving Directions:	View Guide
Trail Directions:	View Guide

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Date of Trip: 11/2/2006
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This trail is fantastic! The extra offshoot to the lookout is absolutely w…

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Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Some thunderstorms may produce small hail. Lows in the lower 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph...becoming east after midnight.
Wednesday
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Thursday
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