Salmon Creek Falls is a roughly 120-foot waterfall in the southern Big Sur region of Monterey County, within the Silver Peak Wilderness of Los Padres National Forest. A short, unpaved trail from Highway 1 reaches a viewpoint among large boulders, with the base requiring a scramble.
At 120 ft, it stands above roughly 78% of the 775 documented falls in this guide.
The falls are fed by Salmon Creek. You'll find it in Monterey, California. It is protected within Los Padres National Forest / Silver Peak Wilderness (USFS).
This is a short hike waterfall: reached by a short trail, generally under about a mile each way. A short walk gets you to the viewpoint, so it works for most casual visitors and families. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 0.25 miles round trip. Base a visit out of Big Sur, the closest town.
When to go: Winter to spring (after rain). Expect the strongest flow in spring and after big storms, with a quieter trickle by late summer; confirm current conditions with the land manager before committing to the drive.
