Ten miles of (Big Sur) Highway One

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• Thanks to Hailey and thanks to you for posting. I bet Caltrans is scratching their heads and wondering where to start! Incredible amounts of damage this wild year.

• Thank you so much…we actually had a trip with the kids planned this weekend and had to cancel. 😥

• The roads definitely are unsafe at those points , however , is there access to some points if the coast and state parks from the north or south?

  • Not from the South. The State Park in Big Sur Valley has some parts open, but not all. North is open to Deetjen’s as of 3/31, but each new storm leaves its mark, and all is subject to close down without notice.

• We have a trip to Big Sur planned on May 22-25th. Wonder if we should go somewhere else or do you think it will be cleaned up and repaired by then

• I also have a trip planned to big sur May 22nd-May 25th. I know Forest Order 05-07-00-23-05 is effective March 10, 2023 - May 9, 2023. Does anyone think they'll actually stick with this timeline or will they likely extend this closure?

  • It will be extended almost for certain. The USFS has not been able to do much of the repair work they have planned due to continued weather-related issues. Until we have continued good weather for a while so everything can dry out, they won’t be able to start the necessary repair work. Also, be aware Highway 1 will be closed for at least another 2 months to the south, and 6 months to the north. Where are you coming from and where are you planning to go?

• Is there access to get to esalen?

  • No

• Yikes. Am I crazy to be planning a trip to the northern half of Big Sur in mid-July, given damage that’s already been done?

  • No, open to Deetjens from the north. If coming from the south, will have to take the 101 to 68 over to 1

• Any possibility of walking it? I’m trying to walk from SLO to Monterey. Or am I stuck with the busses?

  • No. Take the Grayhound to Salinas and then catch a local bus to Monterey

  • Take the grayhound from SLO to Salinas, then catch a local bus from Salinas to Monterey. They won’t let you walk thru

• Looking to go from Seattle to San Diego last week of August first week of sept.

  • Take the 101

• Is it possible to enter Ventana campground from the north?

  • Yes