
High on Hurricane Point
Big Sur Coast, near Carmel, California, USA
22 June 2008, 3:14 pm PDT
The most gruelling part of the course is the 560-foot (170 m) climb from near sea level at the Little Sur River to Hurricane Point, in about two miles (3.2 km). Winds can be mild at the river, but blowing a gale at the top, as they were when I took this.
The large rocks around the parking area have been successful in keeping most tourists safely on top, although not many years ago an overzealous Porsche owner managed to slide between the boulders and meet his maker at Hurricane Point.
Lat: 36° 21' 28" N
Long: 122° 55' 12" W
Elevation: 560 ft
Precision is: High. Pinpoints the exact spot.













