Trek the Beautiful Tomales Point Trail in Point Reyes

We spent about 5 hours completing this 9.4 miles trail (~15 kms). Starting with the good things. We went on a Monday late morning so finding a parking spot was easy. I am not sure about how crowded it is on weekends. The day was clear with a cool breeze and several wildflowers, unique birds, deer and elk on the way. View of the Pacific kept me going. Downside is that there is no water or toilets on the way or at this parking lot, so plan accordingly. Last 2 miles stretch was confusing and very narrow. There were no signboards and the overgrown vegetation had masked the real path. Thorns pierced through my hiking shoes. Please wear covered clothes. Especially on your legs. There are loose sand patches which make it difficult to walk. Your shoes get filled with sand. We got lost for a few minutes until we saw some other folks in a distance. It was difficult to guess how much farther the end point is. Maps were not working. I got severe sun burns from this trip. It is not a shaded path. You need to keep applying sunscreen and hope it works. I missed doing that. Check my pics and videos. Overall, I am proud of being able to walk this much at one go for the first time in my life. It was an experience. But not coming back here. One time is more than enough for me. I will go to a beach or a zoo to watch wildlife and ocean.

One of the best trails in the Bay Area, the way you go you come back! The hiking have around 9.4 miles and have breathtaking views! The fauna and flora is awesome! Elks will make every second be worth! It's so beautiful to see this country protecting the Wild Life! They are very relax and enjoying in peace! Take at least 1 or 2 bottles of water and something to eat! If you start late I recommend a head lamp! The way is easy but after 3/4 have a lot of sand on the way, so it will make a little bit hard to walk but that's fine! If you don't make hikings often can be a little bit hard on the way back, special if you until the last point that is uphill to go back, but with the view and all you have around you will neither notice, but I have to say how it is heheh, for sure is worth and you will not regret! Enjoy =)

An epic fantasy setting really. Not terribly strenuous hike. It's there and back on the same trail to the point. Views of the Pacific to the west and Tomales Bay to the east interplay for attention as fog blows in and over the peninsula sometimes revealing elk hearts grazing. Amazing place.

Hiking trails are abound. Depending on your ability you have the option of steep slopes or level ground. Well maintained but you are on your own out there pretty much. Do not ever go alone and bring a little extra food and water with a very light backpack. And if you can throw a one of those lightweight chairs in your backpack you'll have the opportunity to sit and view the beautiful vistas and the wildlife in the area.

I loved this hike! Why? Well, this part of California is beautiful and peaceful. The hike has one small hill but otherwise pretty easy. So it’s a leisurely 3 hour round trip hike. AND… you get to see elk only 10-15 feet away. I don’t mean 1 or 2. More like 40! Don’t bother them though. Just watch. Pro tip: Just saw them now in April and their antlers are just starting to grow. I’m Sep/Oct, those antlers will be huge! So decide which time is best for you.