The highway bisects the coastal slope of the reserve, crossing over the double-arched Big Creek Bridge right at the reserve entrance. Travel Directions Drawing of the Big Creek canyon mouth showing the Big Creek Bridge and several interesting butterflies. However, this can change at any time and we recommend that you call prior to approaching Big Creek from the south.
Motorists are subject to one hour delays.
The highway is closed at rainrocks 8 miles south of Big Creek. As of 3-11 you can pass through at dawn, noon and dusk, but this is subject to change. The highway re-opened at rainrocks 8 miles south of Big Creek. If there is rainy weather, call the manager to see if the highway is open from the south. To date, the highway remains open from the north.