How long is the Bear Valley Trail?
8.8 miles
Point Reyes: Bear Valley Trailhead
| Round-Trip Length: | 8.8 miles |
|---|---|
| Start-End Elevation: | 125′ – 70′ (378′ max elevation) |
| Elevation Change: | -55′ net elevation loss (+606′ total roundtrip elevation gain) |
| Skill Level: | Moderate |
| Dogs Allowed: | No |
How long is the Point Reyes hike?
Distance: approx. 8 km / 5 mi. This hike features a steep 400 meter (1300 feet) climb to the highest point in the park (426 m / 1407 ft), with a few limited views of the seashore and Olema Valley near the ridge crest. The loop passes through a dense mixed Douglas fir and oak forest and several open meadows.
Is Bear Valley Marin open?
Both the Kenneth C. Patrick VIsitor Center and the Lighthouse Visitor Center are closed, as is the Point Reyes Lighthouse. However, the Bear Valley Visitor Center is open daily from 9:30 am to 5 pm.
Are dogs allowed on Tomales Point trail?
Pets are not permitted on beaches or anywhere else within the Tomales Point Elk Reserve, i.e., north of the elk fence. Pets are not permitted on Hog Island, Duck Island, or Pelican Point.
Is Hog Island dog friendly?
Great dog friendly picnic area for leashed dogs and their oyster-loving people. Please book your picnic table in advance.
Can you swim in Tomales Bay?
There are beaches along both sides of Tomales Bay. The waters are warm and calm, making the bay ideal for family swimming. On the mainland side, visit Alan Sieroty Beach, Brazil Beach, Lawson’s Landing, and Dillon Beach.
Can dogs go to Point Reyes?
Dogs are permitted on just three beaches—Kehoe, Limantour and Great Beach—and just one trail, and are required to be leashed. Point Reyes is well worth visiting even with those restrictions. There’s a lot to see from the car, too. Pets must be on a leash.