This hike showcases some of the most unusual flowers and wildlife on the west coast. You will be treated to a plethora of plant life that grows nowhere else on the west coast and it will be in full bloom. Plus you will see the majestic Tule Elk in all it's glory. This amazing mammal stops you in your tracks and makes your heart pound as it roams the sancutary with it's amazing grace. You've gotta see this area, this is a can't miss hike!

The Tamales Point Trail travels north from Pierce Point Ranch to Tamales Bluff; The bluff overlooks both Bodega Bay and the Pacific Ocean. The trail's rolling hills pass directly through a tule elk range. Last time we passed right next to them on the way in. In the afternoon we only saw them up on the hills.

Distance: 9.4 miles out and back
Elevation Change: 900 feet
Difficulty: Moderate

No dogs allowed on trails per state park rules.
Bring plenty of food and water (we'll eat lunch and relax at Tamales Point for about an hour)
Wear appropriate clothing (layers) and shoes, moleskin, band-aids, tape, etc.

Daylight Savings starts this day
Tentative Schedule
~10:15 Meet at the Bear Valley Visitor Center in Olema
~10:45 Meet at Tomales Point trailhead at Pierce Point Ranch
~12:45pm-2:00pm Lunch at the bluff
~4:00 finish
~6:00 return to Sacramento
OR later if you want to stop for dinner. We can reconfigure car groups after the hike.

Point Reyes NPS Site

Map Point Reyes National Seashore

Directions to Bear Valley Visitor Center

I-80 west to Hwy 37 toward Novato

Hwy 37 to Atherton Ave Exit (if you miss this exit you can continue to Hwy 101 and go north to San Marin Drive Exit)

EXIT Atherton Ave and LEFT at stop sign

Atherton Ave. crosses Hwy 101 and becomes San Marin Drive

CONTINUE San Marin Drive

RIGHT on Novato Blvd (at the high school)

LEFT onto Point Reyes-Petaluma Road

Stay STRAIGHT onto Platform Bridge Road (NOT right over bridge)

RIGHT onto Sir Francis Drake Blvd.

RIGHT Hwy 1 for about 100 yards

LEFT on Bear Valley Road (go .7 miles)

LEFT to visitor center

Meet by the big map

Directions to Tamales Point Trailhead, Pierce Point Ranch:

From the Bear Valley Visitor Center, head north 0.2 miles to Bear Valley Road.
Turn left and follow Bear Valley Road 1.75 miles northwest to Sir Francis Drake Boulevard.
Turn left and follow Sir Francis Drake Boulevard 5.6 miles northwest to Pierce Point Road.
Turn right and follow Pierce Point Road 9 miles north to the Pierce Point Ranch parking lot.