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Big Sur – Partington Cove and Canyon |
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The Partington canyon watershed showcases the distinctive riparian woodland of Central Coastal California watersheds. The Summer fog comes from the clash of warm land air and cold water upwelling from deep offshore canyons. |
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In the steep canyon, Redwoods collect fog and drip its moisture about the forest. Amidst the many springs seeping up and out from all around, they appear to be luxuriating in a rain forest. In one grove, on a plateau over the rambunctious creek, Redwoods have bark that spirals like a cork screw up the tree. Sycamores spire high like giant sentinels. Huge, ancient Madrones augustly linger about. Tan bark oaks are in thick stands, like a forest of their own. |
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For a complete description go to: Big
Sur Hikes Pelican Member Hiking Journals: Today this well
trailed hike from the road down to the beach, back up the
creek to a bridge over to the tunnel for the cove is a two
mile excursion. Be warned it involves a steep slope for a
quarter mile at the beginning, which is all downhill, and
easy hiking, but coming back up is a different story. East
of the highway is a very different and a distinctly great
hiking experience. A trail into a
wonderland and up to the top of the world. From the cove to
the ridge and back is 8 miles, steadily steep and will take
4 to 5 hours.
Hiking Trails in Partington Cove and Canyon
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Big Sur Watercolors – A Special Series by Jeff Bryant |
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