Trail Guide & Suggested Hikes

Explore Point Reyes on Foot!

Hiking opportunities in Point Reyes are seemingly endless. Find solitude in Douglas-fir forests, take in iconic views of the Pacific Ocean or traverse the rolling coastal hillsides—sometimes all in one hike!

These route descriptions alone are not a substitute for a trail map. Download a trail map or purchase one at a park bookstore prior to hiking.

Additional information and tips about hiking may be found on our Hiking at Point Reyes National Seashore page.

Use the guide below to search for hikes by time, habitat, or location.

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Trail Advisories and Closures

Please observe all trail closures and barriers. Trails are closed for a variety of reasons, such as for visitor safety, to protect endangered species, to prevent erosion, and/or to allow new sections of trail to harden. Visitors who disregard trail closures may endanger themselves and any potential rescuers, harm threatened and endangered species, exacerbate erosion, or prevent new sections of trail from properly hardening, which results in the degradation of the trail surface, which in turn may require the closing of the trail for repair. Thank you for your cooperation.

Caution: Most trails in the park are overgrown with grass and annuals. The park's trail crew is working to address the trail conditions as best they can, but please anticipate wading through vegetation as you hike, and check yourself for ticks during and after your hike.

Visit our Trail Advisories and Closures for current information.

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By Time

Check out hiking options based on how much time you have to spend in the park.

By Habitat or Location

Trails at Point Reyes National Seashore pass through a wide variety of amazing habitats. Choose your hike based on what kind of areas you want to explore or what kind of wildlife you might be hoping to see!

Or do you already know where you'd like to start? Browse through the park's trailheads and find suggested routes that begin at each location.

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Hiking Rules and Regulations

• Pets are only allowed on one trail and a few beaches in Point Reyes, and must always be on a leash. Know where you can go before planning a trip with your pet.
• Drones are not allowed anywhere in Point Reyes National Seashore.
• Observe trail closures and warning signs. Certain areas and trails are closed for a variety of reasons including visitor safety, the protection of endangered species, and the privacy of park residents.
• Do not feed or disturb wildlife. If your presence changes the behavior of any wild animal, you are too close.
• Backcountry camping is only permitted in designated campgrounds with a valid permit.
• Stay on trails to prevent erosion as well as to better avoid poison oak, stinging nettles, ticks, and yellow jackets.
• Hikers must yield to horses on the trail, and use caution when passing by.
• Day users traveling within designated wilderness areas may not travel in groups of more than 25 persons.

Hiking Tips and Safety

• Check for current trail advisories and closures.
• Leave No Trace. Take only pictures; leave only footprints.
• If you're heading for the coast, check local weather and tide information before your hike, or inquire at any visitor center.
• Always prepared for sudden changes in the weather with plenty of extra layers.
• Carry plenty of food and water. Potable water is available at the park's visitor centers and backcountry campgrounds. Do not drink water from untreated sources.
• Allow a 2 mile per hour pace (3 km/h) for an average hiker, not including stops.
• Tell a friend where you are going if you travel alone.

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