At the end of the winding Mesa Rd begins one of the most spectacular coastal trails in the Bay Area: the southern tip of the Point Reyes National Seashore, closest to San Francisco less than one hour away, the Coast Trail leads along beaches (don't miss Palomarin Beach just below here), cliffs, lakes, and a mix of forested and open meadows to the unique tidefall of Alamere Falls, one of only two in California that fall right onto the beach.

Nicole Woods

February 2, 2025

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Alamere Falls via Coast Trail

13.0km

03:53

400m

Hike the 8.1-mile Alamere Falls via Coast Trail to witness a rare tidefall cascading onto the beach in Point Reyes National Seashore.

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Coast Trail to Bass Lake

9.93km

02:57

290m

Hike the moderate Coast Trail to Bass Lake in Point Reyes National Seashore, featuring ocean views, lush forests, and a serene lake.

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Coast Trail Abalone Point – Alamere Falls loop from Stewart Point

19.7km

05:44

510m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Marin County, California, United States

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Coast Trail/Palomarin Trailhead - End of Mesa Rd

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Alamere Falls via Coast Trail

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Coast Trail to Bass Lake

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Coast Trail Abalone Point – Alamere Falls loop from Stewart Point

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