Pfeiffer Big Sur plans limited October 16 reopening; several trails stay closed
State Parks plans to reopen day-use areas and camping October 16, while fire-damaged trails remain closed.
By MyPG.news Newsroom · Official public source checked 2026-10-15T14:18:41.000Z. Pacific Grove residents planning Big Sur trips need to know which park access is scheduled and which trails remain off limits. · Source status: Official source
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Official source published 2026-10-09T07:00:00.000Z.
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Pacific Grove residents planning a Big Sur visit should distinguish reopened facilities from closed trails. State Parks announced that Pfeiffer Big Sur would reopen day-use areas, the campground and selected trails on October 16.
Pfeiffer Falls, Valley View, Oak Grove, Mt. Manuel, Big Sur River Gorge and Pine Ridge trails remain closed until further notice. The agency warns of unstable trees, falling debris and damaged trails in burned areas; visitors must obey closures.
The notice was issued October 9 without an exact posting time. This is a scheduled limited reopening, not confirmation that all facilities are operational.
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