Salt Point Rock Formations – Gerstle Cove Marine Reserve loop from Salt Point State Park

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Salt Point Rock Formations – Gerstle Cove Marine Reserve loop from Salt Point State Park

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Salt Point Rock Formations – Gerstle Cove Marine Reserve loop from Salt Point State Park

00:38

5.26km

60m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

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Salt Point State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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673 m

Salt Point Rock Formations

Highlight • Natural Monument

Salt point is located on the Sonoma coast. The sea can be dangerous here. Be extremely cautious, because the waves can be quite big especially in winter.

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1.16 km

Salt Point Coastal Trail

Highlight • Trail

Atop the cliff walls is the Salt Point Trail, which winds along the grassy mesa offering views out over the water. Be mindful while biking here, since it's the most …

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1.67 km

Warren Creek, Salt Point Trail

Highlight • Trail

Scenic coastal trail along the cliffs

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3.03 km

Gerstle Cove Marine Reserve

Highlight • Beach

Rocky but beautiful cove under tall cliffs.
Sandstone from Salt Point was used in the construction of San Francisco's streets and buildings during the mid-1800s. At the rocks at Gerstle …

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5.26 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.83 km

1.15 km

280 m

Surfaces

3.74 km

1.23 km