Abbot's Lagoon

Abbott’s Lagoon, Pt. Reyes National Seashore
Thursday, June 5, 10:30am – 2 pm
Leaders: Carolyn Longstreth, Stacey Pogorzelski, Caroline Christman

The gentle, flat two-mile long trail that leads out to Abbott’s Lagoon is a year-round favorite for plant lovers and bird watchers. It passes through coastal scrub, dotted by two marshes, passes over a stream between the upper and lower lagoon, and ends in the dunes near the beach. In early June we will see the end of the spring blooms and the beginning of the summer flower display. In the coastal scrub, we are likely to see yellow bush lupine, coast angelica, seaside daisy, possibly California golden-eyed grass in the wet areas, and a profusion of California poppies.

As we walk into the dunes, we’ll look for yellow sand verbena, beach evening primrose, Chamisso bush lupine, and the rare Tidestrom’s lupine. This will be a flat out and back walk of 4 or 5 miles. We plan to walk into the dunes, covering some areas of loose sand to reach the beach. Those who are not comfortable walking in the dunes can turn around at the end of the maintained path.

Plants lists for this area include Calflora’s Abbott’s Lagoon Trail and Dunes and the CNPS Abbott’s Lagoon Public Trail list.

Meet at the Abbotts Lagoon trailhead on Pierce Point Road. Dress in layers, bring lunch, water, and sun protection.

Max 15 people. Rain cancels.