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Bodega Head Trail – Bodega Head loop from Bodega Marine Reserve

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Bodega Head Trail – Bodega Head loop from Bodega Marine Reserve

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(21)

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Bodega Head Trail – Bodega Head loop from Bodega Marine Reserve

01:46

6.40km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Sonoma Coast State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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72 m

Hole in the Head - Bodega Head park 🌊

Highlight • Lake

Iconic name for the small pond with great views across the Bodega Bay, starting point of trails all over Bodega Head, the peninsula at the opposite of Doran Spit which close off the Bay

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2.16 km

Bodega Head Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail is the beautiful setting for a leisurely scenic loop hike with fantastic views of the Pacific Ocean, wildflowers and the unique marine wildlife that inhabit the area. It …

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2.88 km

Bodega Head

Highlight • Viewpoint

This small peninsula that juts out into the Pacific Ocean is stunning. You can see many marine wildlife here, including harbor seals, seabirds, and gray whales. The rugged granite bluffs …

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3.08 km

View of Bodega Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view of Bodega Bay. There are some nearby picnic tables that are perfect for a break with a wonderful view.

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4.00 km

Horseshoe Cove Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

This overlook offers a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean and the surrounding area. Bodega Head is a beautiful long Peninsula that juts straight south, creating a protected lagoon that …

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5.48 km

Long Peninsula jutting straight south, creating a protected lagoon. The road has great views, a wide shoulder, and is relatively quiet as it only has sightseeing cars driving to the dead-end parking/turn around.

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6.40 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.21 km

1.61 km

538 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.95 km

1.61 km

491 m

329 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 20 August

14°C

12°C

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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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Comments

April 22, 2022,bodega bay bigger head trail

This is a really awesome trail especially the 1st part with astonishing views over the ocean!!! A few people on an April Friday therefore I suppose it could be very crowded on week end... Last part can't avoid the road unfortunately but its not too long... The start is from the marine reserve, you can easily enter but note it …