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# Andrew Molera State Park

Monterey · California Department of Parks and Recreation

BEFORE YOUR VISIT

Closure noticeTrails & roads

### Andrew Molera State Park: East Molera Trail, Old Coast Road and backcountry east of Highway 1

Park-specific information

- [East Molera Trail, Old Coast Road and backcountry east of Highway 1](https://caparks.org/parks/andrew-molera-state-park)

The agency continues to list these areas as closed because of fire impacts and repair work. Follow the posted closures and check current road information before traveling.

[Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=582)Source checked Oct 20, 2026

PLAN YOUR VISIT

## The practical details.

**Managing agency**: California Department of Parks and Recreation

**Telephone**: [(831) 667-1112](tel:8316671112)

**Hours**: 8am to Sunset

[Official park information](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=582)

We have not yet verified entry fees, accessibility details. Confirm these with the managing agency before traveling.

Check notice timestamps and official updates. Conditions can change between source checks.

## Weather & forecast

National Weather Service · [Official forecast ↗](https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=36.2884&lon=-121.844)

## About Andrew Molera State Park

Andrew Molera State Park is listed in official public-land records for Monterey, California and is managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation. Our research into visitor facilities is ongoing. Check the managing agency’s information for public entrances, permitted activities, and current access.

## Activities & facilities

[Boating ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/boating)[Picnicking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/picnicking)[Interpretive programs ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/interpretive-programs)[Beach visits ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/beach-visits)[Swimming ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/swimming)[Surfing ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/surfing)[Museums ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/museums)[Biking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/biking)[Hiking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/hiking)ParkingRestroomsDrinking Water AvailableHistorical/Cultural SitePicnic AreasEnv. Learning/Visitor CenterExhibits and ProgramsGuided ToursInterpretive ExhibitsBeach AreaVista PointNature & Wildlife ViewingWindsurfing/SurfingBike TrailsHiking Trails

Recorded from park sources. Availability and restrictions may vary by season or visitor area.

## Mapped hiking trails.

OpenStreetMap routes that intersect recorded park boundaries. Distances cover each route’s mapped California portion, which may extend beyond this park. Check official maps and current access rules.

- [East Molera Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/east-molera-trail-osm-19160477)3.7 mapped mi

[All mapped hiking routes ↗](https://caparks.org/trails)

Trail data © [OpenStreetMap contributors](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright) · [ODbL](https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/1-0/)

## Find your way.

Map points represent park land, not verified visitor entrances. Follow the managing agency’s entrance directions. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

This point represents park land, and may not be a public entrance. Follow official entrance directions.

[Official visitor information & directions ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=582)

## Read before you roam.

[THE FIELD GUIDE

### Reading trail closures before a California park visit

Plan around the named trail, road, or visitor area in an official notice, and distinguish a partial reopening from complete access.

Read the guide](https://caparks.org/guides/trail-closures-and-partial-reopenings)

## Sources & verification

Park facts and notices are checked separately. Missing facility information does not mean a facility is absent. Official visitor page checked Oct 20, 2026.

- [California State Parks visitor directory](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=21805) · Oct 20, 2026

[Suggest a correction](https://caparks.org/about#corrections) · [Markdown version](https://caparks.org/parks/andrew-molera-state-park.md)

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