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The trailhead is across the road from Kirk Creek Campground.
The trail offers fabulous views right from the beginning.
Looking north along the Big Sur coast.
Kirk Creek Trail.
Wildflowers along the Big Sur coastline.
California poppies.
This fabulous trail has views that never stop.
Headed back down the trail.
Highway 1 far below.
A small stand of redwoods struggles in a microclimate.
Kirk Creek Campground from the trail.