If you live around San Francisco Bay Area,
If viewing wildlife is one of the reasons you enjoy hiking;
This hiking is sure to satisfy. You must do it!
It is only one or two hours far from Bay Area (depends on your location)
The wildlife is abuntant because Tomales Point Trail is located in Point Reyes National Seashore’s tule elk reserve. You will not see only tule elk, you will have a chance to see lots of other wildlife. If you do that hiking in spring, you will see lots of colorful flowers.
We completed that trail four times. We really enjoyed at every turn.
We want to give some tips for that hiking;
If you want to see Tule elks closely, start hiking before 07:30 am to beat crowd. To reach trail head by car takes 30 minutes even from Point Reyes Station. So we highly recommend to stay around Point Reyes Station before hiking. If you want to make romantic gateway, there are some good options for weekend trip around Point Reyes. You can check our accommodation experience. Please click here.
This is not strenuous hiking but it is long hike, Total distance is 9.4 miles round trip. It can take 5 or 6 hours. Bring enough water and food with you. You can make short picnic at the end of the trail. (half of the way).
What to bring:
- A camera and binoculars.
- Layers, especially a wind-breaker.
- Sun screen; there’s no shade on this hike
- Water and snacks.
To reach trail details that includes map click here.
Point Reyes activities is not only limited with hiking.
- Birdwatching. Point Reyes is bird heaven. Best places to view;
- Kayaking in Tomales Bay. Blue Water Kayaking
- Visit Point Reyes Lighthouse. 40 minutes from Point Reyes Station.
You can reach to all useful information from PtReyes.org
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