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Earthquake Trail: Geological interpretive loop along the San Andreas Fault Zone
Kule Loklo Trail: Historical interpretive path leading to a replica of a Coast Miwok Indian village
Woodpecker Trail: Ecological interpretive loop through forest and meadow habitats
Limantour Spit Trail: Good birding opportunities along mudflats and sandy beaches
Chimney Rock Trail: Pass along the cliff edge to enjoy ocean views and beautiful wildflowers
Kehoe Beach Trail: Dogs on short leash permitted, runs through Kehoe Marsh, watch for brush rabbits, bobcats, and cows
Divide Meadow via Bear Valley Trail: Peaceful forested path by Bear Valley Creek to an open meadow
Mt. Wittenberg Loop: Trek to the park's highest point through forests and meadows
Mt. Wittenberd and Sky Camp from Limantour Road: A less steep version of the Mt. Wittenberg Loop
Coast - Laguna Loop: Amazing ocean views with beach access, passing through grassland and coastal scrub
Abbotts Lagoon: Known for spring wildflowers and fall and winter birdwatching, among coastal scrub
Bolinas Ridge Trail: Open to leashed dogs, wide views of Olema Valley
Sky - Bear Valley Loop: hike through mixed terrain, forests, meadows, chaparral, open grass, beaches
Arch Rock via Bear Valley: Most popular trail, most direct path from the Bear Valley Visitor Center to the ocean
Woodward Valley Loop: Very green area of the park, pass through forests and then along the coast
Estero Trail to Drakes Head: Grassland and cow pasture hike full of birdwatching opportunities, views of Drakes and Limantour Esteros
Tomales Point Trail: Remote trail through Tule Elk Reserve to spectacular bay and ocean views and chances to see rare wildlife
Bass Lake and Wildcat Beach: Cliff walk overlooking the ocean, leads to great swimming areas at Bass Lake
The visitor centers offer maps of trails where biking is allowed and bikes may be rented at Point Reyes Station. Biking is also permitted outside wilderness areas on emergency access and dirt fire roads and paved roads. Horses and hikers have the right of way on trails and trail speed limits are never faster than 15 mph, even when cruising downhill. Be careful of spooking horses you encounter along the way and slow down when approaching other park visitors to avoid covering them in a dust cloud.
The visitor centers offer maps of trails where horse-back riding is permitted. Horses must stay on the trails at all times. Guided trail rides and other services are available from the Five Brooks Stables (415-663-1570), located within the park.
Check at any visitor center to find out which trails are open during your visit. Certain areas are occasionally closed to visitors either for hiker safety or natural resource protection. Please stay out of closed areas. When hiking, biking or horseback riding the trails, please refrain from stepping or riding off the path to prevent erosion and reduce the chances of encountering poison oak, stinging nettles or ticks. Never shortcut switchbacks, even if there appears to be a worn down way to cut through.
