Garrapata State Park

Usage Notes

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Point Details

Nearest Town: Big Sur coast
Location: Hwy 1, 2 miles south of Malpaso Creek.

Nearest Milepost
Route: Hwy 1
Mile Number: 66

Coordinates
36.456299011471, -121.92398065468 ↗

Trail Section

Notes

Several trails join here, including the Sobranes Creek Loop into the mountains. The CCT leaves the highway to cross the bluffs to Moby Ling Cove and on to Soberanes Point. Whale Peak lies inland to the southeast.

Features

  • CCC Access Point
  • Hiking Trail
  • Natural Surface Trail
  • Parking
  • Path to Beach
  • Restrooms

Small trails off Hwy 1 are inconspicuous to preserve the visual resources.
The coves along this stretch have incredibly clear water and a rocky bottom.
The view northward shows the beautiful cliffs with no beach for walking.

Aerial Photo from California Coastal Records Project

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