Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 22, 2025

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Sonoma Coast State Park

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Start point

Parking

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496 m

Upper Dunes Trail

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Upper Dunes Trail offers dramatic views of the bluffs and a chance to feel the ocean breeze as you trek through the scrub and sand, filled with wildlife. In the …

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4.90 km

Horseshoe Cove Overlook

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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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7.50 km

Bodega Head Trail

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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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8.24 km

Bodega Head

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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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8.52 km

View of Bodega Bay

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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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13.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

1.03 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.37 km

4.21 km

707 m

399 m

Elevation

Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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