Then there’s the unique problem Ortega’s crew is dealing with. “There’s so much going on statewide, the availability is pretty minimal,” he added. Sometimes it’s a matter of manpower and certain equipment that needs to be brought in to deal with some of this stuff.” “These are high-priority projects and we’re hoping to address all those as soon as possible,” Ortega explained. One problem facing park officials: There’s just not enough equipment to go around.īecause of the widespread nature of the damage done across California State Parks properties earlier this month, many parks are vying for the same big machinery to help hoist trees, saw giant logs and clear landslides. Other parts of Julia Pfeiffer Burns park are still recovering from the 2020 Dolan Fire, which swept through much of Big Sur and burned almost 130,000 acres. Travel | This hike is filled with seals, waterfalls and a magical sea caveįood | Inside the fast food industry's secret Calif. History | The unbelievable true story of a body found in a Calif. The shorter Partington Cove Trail, a dirt wagon path starting from a turnout off Highway 1, also saw several trees fall in California’s recent round of storms.īecause of that damage, Ortega said Tanbark, which passes the Tin House landmark, and Partington Cove are at least "a couple months out" from reopening.Ĭulture | My secret to dating in San Francisco is a spreadsheet The well-known Tanbark Trail sustained "major damage," and crews discovered "a couple dozen downed trees" while assessing storm loss, Ortega said. Other damage includes a redwood tree that crashed onto the 70-foot bridge on the Pfeiffer Falls Trail. "The recent storms did a pretty good damage on the trail systems there," California State Parks Big Sur Sector Superintendent Marcos Ortega told SFGATE. Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park will reopen to visitors once the Overlook Trail is cleared, but that doesn’t mean all of the park will be accessible. I got there about 7:30am."Storm damage and unsafe conditions" have kept Julia Pfeiffer Burns and 20 other California state parks shuttered following the heavy rain, officials said. TIP: go early to avoid the crowds, this allows you to enjoy nature, hear the crashing waves and feel the seabreeze. Because of safety concerns (steep cliffs), beach access is not allowed but, there was a single line of footprints in the sand. I would have stayed longer but the end of trail IS the viewing area and others were arriving and I didn't want to be crowded(pandemic).
I would say that a person with a walker or cane could navigate with patience. There is a small stair to access trail, so it is not wheelchair accessible. The trail is more of a packed dirt sidewalk vs a "trail". Pay $10/car at self check in and it is an easy 10min walk to viewing area.
Easy mistake because Big Sur park does have a "waterfall" trail. If you are traveling south on Hwy 1 from Monterey/Carmel area, go past Pfeiffer Big Sur about 10-15 minutes to Julia Pfeiffer Burns park. Had tried a month earlier but went to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park instead of Julie Pfeiffer Burns State Park.
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