Through the rock-face, beyond a hand-built tunnel, a kelp forest sways in a historic turquoise cove.
A wide, modestly-graded, switchback trail will carry us down to the water’s edge, through a hand-built tunnel that Big Sur’s early settlers built to access ships moored in the cove. Groves of redwoods grow beside a creek rushing between boulders into the open ocean. Tide-pools contain tiny kingdoms of anemones and hermit crabs, while a grander, and more mysterious, world lies beneath the waves that crash against the cliffs. Perhaps a diving otter, or spouting whale, will share with us some of the secrets of Big Sur’s wild coast.
Overview
Program Type: Private guided hike for 1-6 people. Out & back.
Price: $225 (for 1-2 adults + additional charges for more adults)
Duration: 1-2 hours
Mileage: 1.5 miles
Difficulty: Moderate (2/5)
Highlights: Kelp forests, tide-pools, marine life, wildflowers, early settler history, a rocky beach, and more.
THE EXPERIENCE
Your experience will first and foremost be of the place – the aromatic plants, the awe-inspiring views, the towering trees. Out on the trail, Wildtender’s naturalist guides are prepared to share their substantial knowledge and love of the wild with you. And to offer highly accessible practices for grounding in your senses, expanding your awareness, and connecting with the natural world. All Wildtender guides are certified in emergency wilderness medicine.
WHAT TO BRING
A more detailed packing list will be sent to you upon confirmation of your booking. Here are a few essentials: hiking or running shoes with tread; at least two liters of water per hiker; lightweight, athletic clothing with layers; sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen); picnic style lunch & snacks.
BOOK YOUR HIKE
PLEASE NOTE: This trail is currently closed due to winter storms. Bookings can only be made for 4/1/23 and beyond.