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Salmon Creek Falls

Monterey County, California

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
Not recorded
Location
Monterey County, California
Access status
Short published route from Highway 1 trailhead
The walk
About 0.25 miles return
Ground & access
Short trail, then rough boulders near the creek. Poison oak is reported. A large boulder blocks easy access to the base of the falls.
Visit San Simeon: Salmon Creek Falls

Park at the Salmon Creek Trailhead on the large horseshoe bend of Highway 1, about 3 miles north of Ragged Point Inn. Start at the mileage sign on the east side of the highway and walk up the trail on the south side of the creek. At the trail split, stay left for the waterfall; the right branch climbs toward camps. Near the end, leave the trail through boulders toward the creek to reach the base. Return the same way.

Plan your visit

Salmon Creek Trailhead on Highway 1 to the base of Salmon Creek Falls

Visit San Simeon and Hikespeak both give a quarter mile round trip from Highway 1 to the falls.

Short trail, then rough boulders near the creek. Poison oak is reported. A large boulder blocks easy access to the base of the falls.

Where to start

Trailhead parking on the Highway 1 horseshoe bend, south of the closed Salmon Creek Ranger Station. Space is limited. Current Highway 1 road conditions not checked.

Timing & water

Visit San Simeon says the hike is open year-round. Flow is strongest after winter rain.

Before you go

Visit San Simeon describes the hike as free. No reservation found.

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More waterfalls nearby

Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

Monterey County, California.

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