These photos were taken by Hailey Knight from Lucia to Esalen Main Gate, or MM 22.4 to MM32.4 (approximately)
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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