Home  .:.  The Hikes  .:.  One Day Must See  .:.  Hike Map  .:.  Hazards  .:.  Big Sur Info  .:.  Other Adventures  .:.  Gallery  .:.  Contact If you only have a single day to drive along Highway 1 and do a little hiking, these two trails are a great place to start. McWay Waterfall Trail quickly take you to arguably the most dramatic lookout along the Big Sur coast, and the Ewoldsen Trail takes you into a lush redwood forest with stream. And as a bonus, they both start from the same parking lot. McWay Waterfall Trail (.64 mile) You've probably seen the pictures, but of course it's better in person. This is an easy must-see walk. A well maintained .64 mile roundtrip that quickly takes you to the falls viewing area. A few steps beyond is a bench with more coastal views. Ewoldsen Trail (4.5 miles) (This trail is still closed) Located right across the parking lot from the Waterfall Trail above. Another must see. A moderate to strenuous 4.6 mile roundtrip, this trail has it all from huge Redwood groves and rocky streams to ocean vistas. The trail starts off easy, and is worth even a quick look. Photos, Maps & Content Copyright Jon Iverson / HikingInBigSur.com, All Rights Reserved • Site Map