Abbott's Lagoon

Abbott’s Lagoon, Pt. Reyes National Seashore
Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 9:30 am – 2 pm
Leaders: Ann Elliott, Carolyn Longstreth, and Stacey Pogorzelski
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, cobweb thistle coast angelica, seaside daisy, 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 fairly 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. Stacey will lead those that need to leave early back to the trailhead.
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.
Text message for day of trip: 530-521-4402