Hike to Mcway falls

Big Sur, California

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This hike is so simple and the view is amazing.

McWay Falls should be (and likely is) seen by every traveller along Highway 1. The trail is located in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park and provides both southern and northern Coastal views.

If there is a single most popular image of Big Sur, it is probably of the 80 foot falls seen from this trail as McWay Creek cascades onto the sandy shore. The walk to the falls is also very easy and is accessible to anyone.

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