‘Poison Point’ because ‘one drop and you’re dead!'” This interesting anecdote, unfortunately, A surveyor hired by Lathrop Brown called it There is a nice bench under the trees here and plenty of photoĪccording to Monterey County Place Names, “The point below the old ‘Waterfall House’ site hasĪ paralyzing-sheer 80-foot drop to the ocean. He alsoĬonstructed the iconic “ Tin House” further north, which is an interesting place to visit during your time in Big Sur. Where the old tramway ran down from the highway to the house.Ĭonsidered a close pal of President Roosevelt, Lathrop Brown was not only a Congressmanįrom New York but also a generally influential person in the region in the 1930s. If you know where to look, you can still see State in 1965 after a fruitless struggle to save it. Gorgeous house was intended to be preserved as a museum but was instead torn down by the Up the hill, the ruins of the old “Waterfall House” built by Lathrop and Helen Brown.
Here, you’ll see a wonderful view of the northern coast, and behind you Keep walking for another 100 feet or so until you reach the end of the path, which is marked byĪnother vantage point. Historic photos of this former layout can stillīe viewed today and come as a stark contrast to the picturesque cove that is so well-loved by This narrow sandy stretch only came into existence due to a landslide and highwayĬonstruction which caused the bay to be expanded. Until 1983, McWay Falls poured directly into the ocean since the beach as it is today did notĮxist. Turn right and follow the trail, which will now be mostlyĭownhill until the falls appear to your left. This part of the hike is easy to manage and short, so it will take only aįew minutes until you can see the ocean. You’ll soon reach a flight of wooden stairs taking you down to a wide path that leads through a If you parked in the overflow lot towards the south, walk back north in the direction of the lotĮntrance, and the sign will be on your left. “Waterfall Trail” sign to guide you, although finding the trail should be relatively straightforward. Park your car and head in a western direction, back towards Highway 1. While the view from here is not as spectacular, it is still a worthwhile excursion The main route, including a narrow path that leads to the area above the falls instead of the Use this map to help guide you on the trail to McWay Waterfall.
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