Julia Pfeiffer Question
 

During our drive north on Hwy 1, we are hoping to stop for the short walk to McWay Falls (I believe that's the name of the waterfall). Will it be perfectly obvious where this is- I am having trouble finding it on a map. Is there a marker for where the trail starts to the falls?
Thanks in advance!

The entrance to the park is well marked and on the opposite side of the road from the ocean. The short trail to the fall view point is well marked. It goes through a tunnel under the road.

Grassshopper? Is this THE Grasshopper back among us? If so, glad to see you on the boards!

Such a beautiful site, aspalm. My family knows it well. My husband has photographed the area often. Here's a site to help: http://www.waterfallswest.com/ca_mcway.html

This site has exact mileage from Carmel River to sites in Big Sur:
<http://jrabold.net/bigsur/road.htm>

This is the McWay Falls information:
<http://jrabold.net/bigsur/roadpt0800.htm>

TTess – is that 80ft drop reckoned from coach or first-class? :-d

bear - I drive to the falls. ;;)

<snap!> Should have known. :->

While the rest of us have to walk! :)>-

aspalm:

The entrance to the park is well marked. Coming northbound, the entrance will on on your right.

Once you are in the park and past the kiosk (usually no one there), keep driving to the parking lot. You should be able to park in that first parking lot.

As you exit your car, look to the other side of the road and parking lot. There will be a set of stairs. You can't miss these stairs.

Go down those stairs and turn RIGHT. You will be on your way to McWay Falls.

Have a fine trip! Beautiful falls1 :)

PS.

If this is the same "Grasshopper"

WELCOME BACK!

You were missed! :)

easy traveler- thanks for your precise directions. sometimes things are obvious only after you've been there, but can be quite the opposite in reality. Your explanation was perfect.

McWay Falls was a beautiful spot and, an amazing photo opportunity. Thanks all for the advice!