Short walk
McWay Falls
Near Big Sur, California
Height80 ft
AccessShort walk
Trail0.6 mi round trip
Best seasonYear-round
McWay Falls is a 80-ft waterfall near Big Sur, California, with short walk access (0.6 mi round trip). a rare tidefall dropping onto a turquoise Big Sur cove. Best season: Year-round.
This handoff is a name search; confirm the correct trailhead or access point before navigating. Flow varies with season and recent rain. Check conditions, water levels, and any permit or reservation rules before you go, and never climb on slick rock at the lip of a fall.
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