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SaveBig Sur trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Horseback, Mountain Biking and Adaptive Biking. Scenery includes creeks, ridgelines and summits. Amenities include water sources and restrooms. Popular destinations include Ventura Wilderness, Andrew Molera State Park and Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park.
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- Mountain Bike
9 trails
- Adaptive Bike
2 trails
- Horse
14 trails
- Hike
67 trails
- Trail Running
67 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of May 14, 2026Stats
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- Trails (view details)
- 68
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 9
- Trails E-Bike
- 1
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 8
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 2
- Trails Horse
- 14
- Trails Hike
- 67
- Trails Trail Running
- 67
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 1
- Total Distance
- 163 miles
- Total Descent
- 43,418 ft
- Total Vertical
- 4,816 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 4,823 ft
- Reports
- 26
- Photos
- 32
- Completed Counter
- 3,601
Articles
Wanna Hike in California? These Are the 13 Most Stunning Trails.
Jul 18, 2024 from outsideonline.com
A longtime Golden State hiker reveals her dream list of the most beautiful, must-see routes in California
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Andrew Molera State Park
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Bottchers Recreation Site
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Plaskett Ridge
Popular Big Sur Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 3.9 • 10 miles • 2,773 ft • 113 • • atv
This is a popular trail for offroad vehicle travel with expansive views of the Big Sur coastline and surrounding mountains. Gravel grinders will find this as a welcome break from being buzzed by cars along hwy 1.
• 70 ★ 4.4 • 15 miles • 2,122 ft • 40 •
Seldom Travelled, abandoned road between Arroyo-Seco and the Indians. This takes you deep into the Ventana Wilderness (the road/trail is a ribbon of non-wilderness).
• 45 ★ 3.5 • 1 mile • 50 ft • 37 • • hike
This easy trail leads to the ocean beach. To get to the trail, you must cross the Big Sur River. A seasonal footbridge is put in place around June 15 and removed around October 31. Use extreme caution when wading across the river....
• 90 ★ 3.4 • 3 miles • 1,242 ft • 29 • • hike
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 hour27 minutes to complete this trail.
• 60 ★ 2.7 • 3 miles • 2,528 ft • 11 •
The Timber Top trail is steep, averaging 16%. 99.9% of bicyclists will need to push the bicycle to the top. The ride down is gnarly. The hiking trail is known as Forest Service trail named the "Boronda Trail", this is not wilderness. Enjoy.
• 5 ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 116 ft • 3 • • hike
Posted signs say the trail is closed.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 5 miles • 1,894 ft • 3 •
The north end of the route is at the Monterey/SLO county line. The south end is a few 100ft south of Ragged pt. The southern end is the "Baldwin Ranch Rd", this road is entirely on Forest Service land and is used weekly (or more by the...
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 3 miles • 862 ft • 1 • • hike
Less popular green difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions.
Big Sur Mountain Bike Routes
11 miles • 1,615 ft • 1 • Loop •
Big Sur to Andrew Molera Ridge trail with epic downhill.
★ 4.0 • 17 miles • 2,659 ft • 0 • Loop •
Bixby Bridge through Old Coast, exit at Molera State Park, ride back to Bixby via HWY 1
Photos of Big Sur Mountain Bike
Videos of Big Sur Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Old Coast Road | Oct 7, 2025 @ 12:46pm (America/Los_Angeles) Oct 7, 2025 | Very Dry | Nevrfolow | ||
| Creamery Meadows Trail | May 10, 2025 @ 2:54pm May 10, 2025 | Dry | teosoft | ||
| Timber Top/ Boronda trail | Jan 13, 2024 @ 9:12am Jan 13, 2024 | Dry | mikejanyk | ||
| Arroyo Seco - Indians Road | Jan 17, 2022 @ 7:05pm Jan 17, 2022 | Dry | renjim | ||
| Ridge Trail | Jun 17, 2019 @ 1:43pm Jun 17, 2019 | Variable | ruanded |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| SLOFAZE | wishlist | trail | activity #106490030 | Oct 24, 2026 @ 7:49am 12 hours |
| LeeipgD60 | wishlist | route | activity #105868690 | Oct 14, 2026 @ 8:09am Oct 14, 2026 |
| marky-mark2021 | wishlist | trail | activity #101487721 | Aug 14, 2026 @ 4:05pm Aug 14, 2026 |
| veksgY | wishlist | trail | activity #100770807 | Aug 4, 2026 @ 9:28pm Aug 4, 2026 |
| Timkel001 | wishlist | route | activity #100305745 | Jul 29, 2026 @ 4:35pm Jul 29, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | this is an accurate report. I rode Indians in... | Feb 18, 2026 @ 11:51pm Feb 18, 2026 | ||
| trail | For outsiders visiting, ticks have been... | Mar 23, 2025 @ 9:28am Mar 23, 2025 | ||
| trail | Sounds like a decent ebike ride! Thanks for... | Sep 6, 2023 @ 10:56am Sep 6, 2023 | ||
| trail | This trail is essentially closed. Someone... | Sep 5, 2023 @ 8:53pm Sep 5, 2023 | ||
| trail | Posted sign says trail is closed. | Sep 5, 2023 @ 9:12am Sep 5, 2023 |
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Epic Ride Climb 2k187 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge13 awarded -
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Epic Ride Descent 2k187 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge14 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 9 | 42 miles | 7,221 ft | 17 miles | 3,061 ft | #5,047 | #177 | 27 | 23 | 2 | 1,196 | |
| E-Bike | 1 | 5 miles | 1,952 ft | 3 miles | 1,919 ft | 12 | 1 | 362 | ||||
| Gravel Bike | 8 | 26 miles | 9,255 ft | 13 miles | 3,619 ft | #4,593 | #1,572 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 2 | 6 miles | 2,001 ft | 3 miles | 2,336 ft | #4,866 | #180 | |||||
| Horse | 14 | 29 miles | 6,663 ft | 12 miles | 3,422 ft | #1,586 | #128 | 6 | ||||
| Hike | 67 | 158 miles | 41,467 ft | 64 miles | 4,816 ft | #572 | #46 | 5 | 26 | 1,953 | ||
| Trail Running | 67 | 158 miles | 41,467 ft | 64 miles | 4,816 ft | #1,261 | #68 | 26 | 213 | |||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 1 | 10 miles | 2,585 ft | 5 miles | 1,073 ft | 11 | 2 | 6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Big Sur?
Big Sur has 6 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Big Sur?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Big Sur are:
- South Boundary Trail (4.1/5)
- Arroyo Seco - Indians Road (4.1/5)
- Old Coast Road (3.9/5)
- Ridge Trail (3.9/5)
- Creamery Meadows Trail (3.9/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Big Sur?
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What is the longest trail in Big Sur?
The longest trail in Big Sur is Arroyo Seco - Indians Road at 23.6 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Big Sur?
The best hiking trails in Big Sur are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Big Sur?
The best trail running trails in Big Sur are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Big Sur?
Big Sur has a total of 68 trails. Of those, 9 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Big Sur to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Big Sur?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Big Sur is Old Coast Road with 845 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Big Sur?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Big Sur is Old Coast Road with 788 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Big Sur?
Big Sur supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Big Sur?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Big Sur is Timber Top/ Boronda trail with an average grade of 16.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Big Sur?
Yes, there are 4 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Big Sur. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are there any trails with waterfalls in Big Sur?
Yes, there are 2 waterfall locations noted along trails in Big Sur. View the points of interest map to discover trails near waterfalls.
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Are the trails open in Big Sur?
The overall region status for Big Sur is Clear / Green. Out of 11 trails:
- Clear / Green: 9
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
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Can I ride an ebike in Big Sur?
There are 1 trails in Big Sur that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Big Sur?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Big Sur are: View all mountain biking routes in Big Sur.
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What is the highest summit in Big Sur?
The highest summit in Big Sur is Junipero Serra Peak at 1,790 m elevation.
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What are the top sights to see in Big Sur?
There are 8 notable sights in Big Sur. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Big Sur.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Big Sur?
The most popular Strava segments in Big Sur are:
- Indians Road Climb (471 athletes)
- The Sign to The Slide (376 athletes)
- Final descent to Andrew Molera on Old Coast Road (155 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Big Sur?
Yes, there are 2 accessible/adaptive trails in Big Sur. View all adaptive trails in Big Sur for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Big Sur?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Big Sur are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Big Sur?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Big Sur are:
- Old Coast Road (3.9/5)
- Arroyo Seco - Indians Road (4.4/5)
- Creamery Meadows Trail (3.5/5)
Activities
Trails
Points of Interest
- Old Wagon Cave Campsite Camping
- Silver Camp Camping
- Spruce Campground Camping
- Comings Rustic Campsite Camping
- Comings Cabin
- Mount Carmel Summit
- Devils Peak Summit
- Skinner Ridge Viewpoint
- Apple Tree Rustic Campsite Camping
- Turner Creek Rustic Camp Camping
- Junipero Serra Peak (1,790 m)
- Pinyon Peak (1,602 m)
- Chews Ridge (1,539 m)
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