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Location |
In Limekiln State Park
in Monterey County, California. McWay Creek flows
directly iunto the Pacific Ocean at the base of a
60-foot waterfall. |
Access |
State park. The park has camping, hiking, and
picnic facilities in addition to a paved trail
to an overlook of McWay Falls and the Pacific Ocean.
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Hiking |
It is a short walk of 1/4 mile on a paved
trail to the overlook area at the top of the falls.
A tunnel carries the trail under Highway 1. As
you emerge from the tunnel, turn right to visit
the waterfall overlook. Turn left to visit the
headland above the waterfall (you can't see the
waterfall from there) and a beautiful primitive
campground and picnic area.
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