Discover BIG SUR’s Hidden Camping & Off-roading | Old Coast Road & Prewitt Ridge | 2020 | Episode 1
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
- Looking for adventure and camping in Big Sur? Explore these 2 out of the way places to see this popular Northern California destination from a new perspective! In this trip, we go off-roading on The Old Coast Road, a beautiful dirt trail that twists through the coastal mountains. Then, we’ll camp out on Prewitt Ridge, a backcountry campsite that towers above the ocean and fog and is free to camp at.
This is the FIRST in a 3 part series exploring the hidden sides of Big Sur, a place that’s totally captured my imagination! Can't wait to share more with you.
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OUTLINE
1:10 We're headed to The Old Coast Road
1:40 Bixby Bridge in the house!
2:20 Turn off to the Old Coast Road
3:17 Local traffic
4:03 The road to Prewitt Ridge
5:16 Just in time for Sunset
5:44 The cost of camping here
⚠️ CLOSURES ⚠️
Big Sur has temporarily closed all dirt roads to visitors until mid October.
🗺 LOCATIONS 🗺
📍 The Old Coast Road, Big Sur, CA goo.gl/maps/Kp...
📍 Prewitt Ridge, Big Sur, CA goo.gl/maps/R6...
❤️ RESPECT ❤️
Show love on the Old Coast Road by respecting private property.
And on Prewitt Ridge, be sure to pack out what you pack in. You must handle your human waste well. I've heard lots of reports of 💩 on the side of the road. Let's leave it BETTER than we found it!
🙇🏼♂️ THANKS 🙇🏼♂️
Thanks to Ben Ashman with Overland Trail Guides provided invaluable information on the area www.overlandtr...
Thanks to Matthias Wagner with Flux for holding the camera and being a great adventure mate! flux.ai
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✌🏻 ABOUT ✌🏻
Brooks is a full-time content creator based in the San Francisco Bay Area. He spent a decade designing in Silicon Valley, most recently as a product designer on Facebook Stories. Now, with his online content he's connecting people with the natural beauty and adventure of our planet.
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Hi guys, great video, I am a Big Sur local and I just wanted to say to everyone planning to take this trip to please please please remember that there are absolutely no fires allowed on these back roads. so many wildfires have been started by tourists doing this exact same thing and I have personally almost lost my home several times. Have fun, but please remember that people live here!
Thanks so much for calling this out! My goal is to enjoy respectfully, and I hope my subscribers so the same.
Yes I am a local as well and is an easy an convenient place for people in the area to go and all those that take advantage of this beautiful area please respect the area pack out what you pack in please it’s a super sensitive area and only we can protect it for future generations to see and enjoy 😉 . Awesome video tho Mann captured the area well
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I ditto this as a local who has had to evacuate due to fires. Please, visitors, respect Big Sur, let it survive for future generations.
Yes I am a local as well and is an easy an convenient place for people in the area to go and all those that take advantage of this beautiful area please respect the area pack out what you pack in please it’s a super sensitive area and only we can protect it for future generations to see and enjoy 😉 . Awesome video tho Mann captured the area well
This is very cool, brother.
Big Sur is one of my favorite places on the planet.
I love seeing your enthusiasm for life.
Thanks Becca! It’s great knowing you’re out there enjoying my videos!
Yes, fire road camping in Big Sur is definitely a secret treat ;) Magic really happens out there. I love that land and that your philosophy is to leave it better than when you arrived.
Love how respectful you are about pack in & out. On top of that you picked up extra trash. Good practice - I’m the same way. Good energy you brought and well rewarded with that gorgeous sunset. Kudos for being a responsible visitor. Cheers guys 🚎🌸
Great job. Thanks for your stewardship of Big Sur. Hope the storms haven’t done too much damage. People should also go online and take the Big Sur pledge. Looking forward to Parts 2/3. 🙏🏻
I was born in Santa Cruz and thank you for showing us sites. I was too poor to own a vehicle (being disabled) for about 10 years. Now I have one I want to see stuff. Some guy on one of these type of videos showed a beach called Shark fin beach I had never seen or heard about in my 50 years so I want to say thanks for showing how to do stuff for those of us not privileged enough to have been doing this forever. That said my friends who live up near "last chance" tell me not of cows but Pattie was on a dirt road and Mr. Man the Mountain Lion wanted to cross infront of her and this dude was so casual he took his sweet time and he was so big he filled most of the tiny dirt path. He knows he's a king and a boss. Panther beach is another place up 1 and my friend Buck found a panther or Mountain lion jaw!!! I never knew they were so badass they would eat the left overs from the sharks. On the beach like seals or parts of elephant seals. As a woman going alone what advice can you give me for safety from the male humans. I only have paper spray and phones don't work out there.
It’s great that you’re enjoying my video! And love those animals facts. As for protection, I’m a man, so me saying that I rarely meet unsavory characters while camping doesn’t carry much weight. I wish I could offer better advice!
I love your way approaching life, you r full of positive energy. Keep it that way. I am an overlander from Saudi
Holy crap this is a good video. Adventurous, funny, informative and I loved you cleaned up a site to leave it better (I do that too)! Now subscribed. Please create more.
Dudeeee! You made my heart pump faster! Freaking awesome place! Will have to try!
Always wanted to get a closer look - drove by and it's beautiful but can't wait to stop and check it out!
You see these pictures all the time but taking a trip and camping on those slopes is another level. Great video!
Extra kudos for packing out More than you you brought in. OUTSTANDING
Beautiful. Thank you gents for being a good example.
Great video!! I was thinking of going to Big Sur and this video just came up!!! Now I know where to go😁
It’s such an beautiful spot! Just be sure to take care of it
Thank you for your video, my friends and I ride motorcycles down to SanSimeon and ride up through Big Sur all the time. Now we see there’s another option to explore. Thank you for sharing
Right on! Just be sure to check with the local ranger station to see if it’s open.
We've had 164 wild fires on Prewitt since this video was released. Thanks.
Bro!.... thanks so much . The wife and I are looking forward to this adventure
Im just up the way in Santa cruz and have been looking for some insane views and night skys for a beginning over-landing adventure. Cant wait to set this one up.
You guys definitely made me add this to my list
Thanks for sharing. Great FJ too!
I don't go to Big Sur much anymore, too much traffic on highway one these days. Back in the day it was quiet, I lived on Partington Ridge.
Thanks for sharing this! I never heard of this road. Ill be sure to add it to my Bucket list. Does it get crowded certain times of the year?
That is incredible. Dude I’m taking those roads next time I’m in Big Sur
Great Video! Fun & Informative!
Drove through Big Sur numerous times and had no idea that road was there. That might be next on list. Thanks for sharing- really enjoyed this video!
Gorgeous video. Thank you!
Thanks for the Video ! Can’t believe I missed that road 😀
Go Brooks!!! Can't wait for episode 2 and 3
Awesome video. Can you get through those roads with a 23-foot toy hauler and a Ram 2500?
Freaking awesome man. I was there last month. I literally cried with the beauty of Big Sur.
That was awesome! Loving that cut at 5:43
That’s my favorite one as well :)
looks amazing but the drive seams hard and scary, for me at least lol. Maybe one day..
I'm going this weekend! I'm pumped, thanks for making this video.
Mitchell Lum you bet! But know that the forest service closed Prewitt and the surrounding dirt roads. Please check with the local ranger station for status!
@@GetLostwithBrooks thanks for the heads up! You just saved me a sticky situation.
I was eating 7 layer bean dip when the mop convo started. I’ll stick with the bridge.
bro, your outlook on this life and planet are dope. You guys cleaned up the spot? damn, niiice
Appreciate that! Yeah dude, I always spend a little time cleaning up my campsites.
Thank you so much man, I always enjoying going down old coast rd with my friends in my 17 corolla! Definitely checking out Prewitt Ridge this summer!
Sick video...I love the drone footage. Does that thing lock on to the vehicle and follow it? I just did the old coast road last weekend on the motorcycle and want to hit up Prewitt ridge after this.
Thanks! The drone does lock on - it’s a pretty cool feature. Double check that Prewitt Ridge is even open. Last I checked, they’d closed it.
Hey Big Sur local. Just wanna thank you guys for picking up other people’s shit. Thanks really appreciate it. Usual we always get some dudes in their 20s that always leave a mess.
that was FUN.i will defiantly visiting the site soon. Anything closer to SLO or SB Counties ?
I was just there all last week, way more crowded than in your video but beautiful. Hit up a couple of the other dispersed camping spots too
You made it just in time. I heard they closed the dirt roads until mid October!
@@GetLostwithBrooks I heard about that too after the fact, my last day there was the day they closed it
Loved this one. Never knew about this route. Might give this a try soon!
Do it! Any of your sports cars could handle the Old Coast Road. As long as you don’t mind them getting dusty!
Get Lost with Brooks oh I'm taking the X5! She's AWD! w00t!
Awesome video dude I had a wonderful time exploring that area this summer can't wait to go back!
Great video, thank you for sharing. Do you think I can take my 2WD Tacoma OR to these spots?
Wow! What a beautiful place!
Really appreciated the conservation angle!
Beautiful!
Love it bro. Thank you so much 😊
Wow awesome video I really enjoyed it! I can see the entrance for the Old Coast road is next to Bixby Bridge and are you able to exit near Andrew Molera State Park or do you have to tur around and come back out the same spot near Bixby? I was just in Big Sur this past weekend camping at Ventana Campground and man do I love it there!
Dude that energy level 👌🏽
You think a Jetta could go through all this? Looks incredible
There BigSur. Ya'll might think about moving some creeks down through the Valley and plan a restoration erosion to sea. Its beautiful. Needs planned natural restoring these valley creeks going downhill and nightime crop kind with headlamps to take up some human energy budget losses. And dolars heard cylinders for freezes. Instead of fuel cylinders heat. Power some batteries in the back of long hauling trucks and plug em into in the heaters. Waterwheel sometimes.
I've been in the bay for two years now and I just got a 4x4 truck. This video is awesome inspiration to go do this and you definitely got a subscriber
Your ticket to adventure! Glad you like my channel :)
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I'm near Santa Cruz. Are you local? Do you have more local trails?
Epic adventure, inspired! Thank you :)
Drove all the way to Prewitt from Vegas after viewing this video! The road to get to Prewitt is closed as of august 7... so so pissed!!! Thanks Brooks ; ) Ranger said they might closed it indefinitely
Omg! Hard way to find out - I hope you found an alternative campsite!
@@GetLostwithBrooks we did. And luckily the following night we had a reservation for kirk creek campground just down the road which is also very good. When are your next episodes on Big Sur coming out?
Glad to hear it! I’ll release the 2nd episode next week. Actually shifting gears pretty heavily for this next one because of the closure. I’ll focus on best practices for backcountry camping, and I’m interviewing a fire chief and forest service representative for local insights.
@@GetLostwithBrooks great! please tell the ranger that there are still plenty of people out there that treat outdoors as their backyard. maybe they can put a fee to camp there...better than a permanent gate
I agree that some regulation, education, or services would help the situation.
Hey Brotha! Great video! Is there any way I can get the Coordinates to that epic camping spot.? I’d really appreciate it, thank you!!
Great video!!!
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Whoa! 1st video, subbed within 3 min 😁
That was great! Thank you. How long of a "rig" (Trailer, RV or Long Van) can go up there?
Ya can’t!
Great Video, Places look amazing
Thank you! It really is.
PLEASE READ BEFORE GOING. Don't go before checking if it's open for the public. I went a few days ago and there was a gate closed with a lock. Told a ranger if I may enter, but said no because the road were damaged due to a storm but we are in the summer no storm. This was due because the locals started complaining about the traffic, using wild fires and supposibly the dangers that freedom is to some people. Sorry, if there's a update please feel free to let us know or if there's some similar places thanks
Awesome video! Is it possible to drive a Sprinter Van to camp at the top of that mountain?
Really good video, I have a toyota pick up and I was wondering if you think it will make it up the road? Its not 4wd only rear wheel drive. Thanks keep up the videos
Hey Ezra, I don’t think you’ll have a problem at all. Just be sure to check for closures ahead of time.
This road can be driven in a standard 2 wheel drive car. The exception would be during rain or fire.
I love the view! I'm about to make a road trip and I'm definitely visiting that place. I have a regular suv which is not 4x4 though, do you think I can make it? Because if I risk it I'm pretty sure it's not easy getting help up there
Your vehicle can for sure make it. But I think the Forest Service closed this area. Check their website or give em a call to be sure.
Another spot i think is open is farther inland near Fort Hunter Ligget called “The Indians.” Lots of primitive campsites here and nearby 36°05'02.3"N 121°24'27.7"W
Were the roads/camp site open?? Heading up that way next week!
Hey Riku, looks like the roads you’d need to take to get there are closed. www.fs.usda.gov/detail/lpnf/alerts-notices/?cid=stelprdb5347980
Hey Bud! Amazing video and keep your energy. Do you think you need a four wheel drive? How about a Honda Accord?
It all depends on the quality of the road. I’ve seen it when you really couldn’t take an Accord, and other times it seemed passable.
Awesome video!!
Great video. Doesn’t look like I’ll have issues getting my Four Wheel Truck Camper up there. Should I worry about any state rangers running me off from the campsite?
Thanks! I think your camper could make it just fine. I just checked the Monterey Ranger District website, and all the dirt roads along the coast, as well as Nacimiento Rd are closed. If you go before the rangers open them, you risk a hefty fine.
I recommend another site called “The Indians” which I believe is still open. Take Del Venturi Rd northwest of Fort Hunter Ligget over 2 shallow water crossings until you reach the sign for Los Padres National Forest. Plenty of dispersed camping and fascinating geography there. No 4WD necessary.
Hi. Do we need reservation for this camp site? Great video btw!
Great video! Love seeing other adventurers discover amazing places and create great content. Your thumbnail popped-up on our YT homepage and I thought "I've seen this guy's face" and immediately thought of your Mammoth Hot Springs video. When did you film this? We were in Big Sur 7/25-7/26 and the weather seemed drastically different.
Thanks, and I’m glad you’re digging my content! I’m curious which parts you enjoyed, and what you’d want more of?
I was in Big Sur July 20th for a few days. The Coast was cool and the mountains were HOT!
@@GetLostwithBrooks I loved learning about the "secret side." I had no idea that dirt road existed. I actually noticed the road as we passed Bixby Bridge because it was closed off with construction cones and made me think "what's up there?" So that plus the combo of great filming, editing, and your enthusiasm.
Thanks for the feedback!!
Wth a channel with so much effort and quality like your does not have million subs, but hey im your new subscriber.. let get lost brooks 🙌🏼
Thanks for the encouragement and the follow! Stoked to have you along!!!
You guys are funny great video
Your video is awesomeness
Well, thanks to this video, we took this road :D And I don't know where do you see those "camp sites" ? We did not find anything, mostly huge signs with "Private Property" and "No Camping" sign's and went through the whole road.
I love the video! I have a 4x4 truck with a Lance Camper. Do I need to worry about the height of my rig when going through the Old Coast Road?
Beautifull brooks. Hi from Indonesia
Thank you :) Hello from California!
SUBSCRIBED. Have to be safe!
Hi! I was wondering where else will give me the clouds/sunset views?
Seems like a lot of this, including the Prewitt campground are closed.
Definely smashing that like and subscribe button!
Great vlog! Is this Road doable with a motorcycle loaded down with camping gear?
I think so!
“MC Bixby in the houuuse”. 😂
Will a 2wd be able to make it up there? And great video btw
This is so sweet! Thank you for sharing !! do you think the conditions are still okay today to drive up there and camp ?
Cool video man ! Any idea if prewitt campground is open right now ?
Hi brooks,
Do think a high top van have enough roof clearance? Obviously 4x4 large tire & suspension
Do you think a standard rev could make it up there?
Can I bring my stock wrx here ? Looks flat enough but I want to be sure
your video was entertaining, I looked up Prewitt Ridge Campground and Google says it’s closed. Will it open soon and if not is there another campsite that parallels its ocean view? Off grid on rough fire roads is fine, I actually prefer it.
Puff puff pass Brooks! It's 4:20 somewhere
Who edits these? I can’t wait till you hit 500k this year
Hi there, a southerner here and I’d like to know if the Hwy 1 is still closed because of the mud slide? Also, did you have any trouble driving off road? Would a sprinter van be able to travel that road? Thank you, enjoyed the video!
The road will be back open by early summer.
That’s great news!
Ahhh no more a secret!! 🥺
Is that old motorcycle friendly? 😅🤔
It started good..then You got me on "human waste".
Hey Brooks awesome videos bro! How steep are those edges on the way up next to the drop off while driving? My wife is not a big fan of steep drop offs but I would love to do this if its not entirely scary for her!
Will this get you around the 1 closures?
Awesome video!! My now married last name is Prewitt so I was stoked about the idea of bringing my husband to Prewitt Ridge, I Google mapped it and it looks like every road to get there has been closed. Any reason?? I’d love to take him here for our anniversary in June if the road is open or you know what’s going on? Thank you! ☺️
your enthusiasm feels ingenuine to me but it makes me happy it pleases others. have fun :)
The word is disingenuous...
Mama always said if you got nothing nice to say then don’t say shit !
This applies to you Alexander. My guess is your always trying to read and judge others to make you feel better about yourself