Near Waterfall Overlook Trail
Iconic McWay Falls as seen from a view point above the beach.
Near Waterfall Overlook Trail
McWay Falls trickles from the hill below the Pacific Coast Highway.
Near Waterfall Overlook Trail
Pedestrian tunnel along McWay Waterfall Overlook Trail
Near Waterfall Overlook Trail
Great picnic spot by the creek
Near Waterfall Overlook Trail
The tunnel leading to a spectacular view point above McWay Falls

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Waterfall Overlook Trail

4.7 (6 Ratings)
An easy, flat trail to viewing platform for McWay Falls.
0.3
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
ViewsWaterfall

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.31mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
29ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
238ft
High Point
188ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The trail starts near the booth where you pay to park, which is directly across from the bathrooms. Begin by taking some stairs leading down from the road. Continue past another set of stairs that lead down to the Pelton Wheel. Walk underneath Highway 1 using the pedestrian underpass and turn right. Follow the trail to its end at the viewing platform. If parking along Highway 1, you can access this trail by either walking into the park and accessing the trail as described above or by walking to a metal wire fence at the beginning of the trail leading to the campsites and turning right. This short connector trail leads to the waterfall trail.

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