Nacimiento-Fergusson Road is a rural, mountain road that connects Highway 101 to Highway 1 and is an approximate hour-long drive. At some points the roadway narrows to one lane and a half, so please drive with caution.
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Also be advised that cellular service is unreliable once you exit Highway 101, and non-existent while driving over Nacimiento Road.
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Please note: this route may be impassable during winter months and may be closed at other times of year.  

From the North

• Drive on Highway 101 south and take exit #283 for Jolon Rd toward Fort Hunter Liggett.
  

• When you exit the highway, there will be a gas station on your right. Please consider filling your tank as there are no other gas stations or services en-route to Esalen.
  

• Continue on Jolon Rd for about 17.5 miles.
  

• Turn right onto Mission Rd.
  

• Follow the rest of the directions for All Travelers, below.
  

From the South

• Drive on Highway 101 north.
  

• Consider filling your gas tank in either Paso Robles or San Miguel, prior to exiting Highway 101, as there may be no other services after this point.
  

• Take exit #252 in the Bradley area for Jolon Rd toward Fort Hunter Liggett.
  

• Continue north on Jolon Rd for 21 miles.
  

• Turn left onto Mission Rd.
  

• Follow the rest of the directions for All Travelers, below.
  

All Travelers

• Continue on Mission Rd for 4 miles. You will pass through Fort Hunter Liggett (see top photo, below).
  

• Turn left onto Nacimiento-Fergusson Rd. You will cross over a green bridge (bottom photo, below).
  

• Continue on Nacimiento-Fergusson Rd for about 19 miles until you reach the coast and Highway 1.
  

• At Highway 1, make a right turn and drive north to Esalen Institute located at mile marker 32.4.
  

Entrance to Fort Hunter Liggett Army Base

Turn onto Nacimiento-Fergusson Road