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Limantour Beach
This beach lies at the end of Limantour Road and supports wading, hiking and walking.
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Kelham Beach
Kelham Beach lies on the eastern edge of Drakes Bay. Access to this beach is limited to Sky Trail, which allows for seclusion, for those making the trek.
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Laguna - Coast Loop Trail
This loop trail leads five miles south of the hostel to the coast. Bicycles are permitted on the last 2.8 miles of this loop along the Coast Trail.
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Muddy Hollow Trail
This is a pretty short trail, out and back through the woods along Muddy Hollow Creek. It leads to the Estero Trail Head (.3 mi). This trail used to lead to Limantour Beach, but recent wetlands restoration have closed the access.
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Point Reyes National Seashore
Amid the pounding surf and salty sea air, visitors can frolic along Point Reyes National Seashore's many hiking paths and coastal stretches. Yes, yes, there are many places along the entire California coast where one can do this, but Point Reyes is special. Featuring a striking amount of natural diversity, it is home to 45% of American bird species and 18% of California native plant species. But t... (read more)
Bear Valley Visitor Center
This visitor center lies at the Olema entrance to the park. Visitors will find information about park history, geology, ecology and activities at this site.
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Kule Loklo Trail
This short trail leads to a reconstructed Coast Miwok Indian village. Interpretive panels describe the history and culture of the site.
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Mt. Wittenburg Trail
This trail begins from the Bear Valley Trail and leads to the highest point in the park. It can be used in combination with other trails (like the Sky Trail and Bear Vally Trail) to create a loop to the visitor center.
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Woodpecker Trail
This trail begins from the Bear Valley Trailhead and leads in a 0.7 mile loop through forests and meadows.
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Earthquake Trail
This is a short, paved trail that explores the San Andreas Fault Zone from the Bear Valley Picnic Area.
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