Ventana Wilderness (Big Sur)
A 240,000-acre Coast Range wilderness of redwood canyons and chaparral ridges above Big Sur.
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- Region
- California, USA
- Country
- United States
- Biome
- Coast redwood / chaparral (0–1,600 m)
- Best season
- November – April
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Mountaineering
- Sea Kayaking
- Beachcombing
- Hot Springs
Key takeaways
- Biome: Coast redwood / chaparral (0–1,600 m)
- Best season: November – April
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
Topic summary
A 240,000-acre Coast Range wilderness of redwood canyons and chaparral ridges above Big Sur.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: November – April
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Coast redwood / chaparral (0–1,600 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Plan with verified data
Ventana Wilderness (Big Sur) trip tools
Popular pursuits at Ventana Wilderness (Big Sur)
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Mountaineering
Glacier and high-route objectives with real consequence.
- Sea Kayaking
Coastal crossings, tides, and protected camps.
- Beachcombing
Tide-line walking between camps.
- Hot Springs
Soakable water and the etiquette that keeps it open.
