Sierra Summit and El Sur Ranch lands

Usage Notes

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Point Details

Nearest Town: Bixby Creek
Location: Four miles south on Old Coast Road from Bixby Bridge

Nearest Milepost
Route: Hwy 1
Mile Number:

Coordinates
36.343346176031, -121.86886219838 ↗

Trail Section

Notes

The road/trail peaks at Sierra Summit between the Bixby/Sierra Creek and Little Sur watersheds. Wide vistas open up in the grasslands with views to the ocean and Pico Blanco to the southeast.

Features

  • Improved Surface
  • Viewpoint

View of the Little Sur uplands.
Pico Blanco dominates the views along this stretch of the route.
Signage reminds hikers that this stretch of the routes passes through private property. Stay on the county road.
The road continues south through grasslands on the descent to Little Sur River.

Aerial Photo from California Coastal Records Project

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