The restrooms at North Beach and at South Beach are closed until further notice. The closest restrooms are at Drakes Beach. Vault toilets are available at the Estero Trailhead, Chimney Rock, and Lighthouse parking lots.
Discover the geology of the San Andreas Fault on this paved loop nature trail. A fence that was constructed half way around the trail illustrates the 16 feet (3 meters) of displacement that occurred during the infamous 1906 earthquake. The Earthquake Trail begins and ends at the northeast corner of the Bear Valley Trailhead parking lot adjacent to the restrooms for the Bear Valley Picnic Area.
Location:Woodpecker Nature Trailhead at Bear Valley, Point Reyes National Seashore
Season:Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time Of Day:Day, Dawn, Dusk
The Woodpecker Nature Trail is a loop trail that explores the beautiful local forest and meadow ecosystems of Bear Valley. An interpretive trail guide describing some of the plants and animals you may see can be obtained at the trailhead or at the Bear Valley Visitor Center. This trail begins at the Bear Valley Trailhead, at the south end of the Bear Valley Parking Lot.
Location:Kule Loklo Trail, Bear Valley, Point Reyes National Seashore
Season:Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time Of Day:Day, Dawn, Dusk
A short path leads up to a replica of a Coast Miwok Indian village. Interpretive signs briefly describe Coast Miwok culture and history and the structures in the village. This trail begins at the north end of the Bear Valley parking lot.
Kule Loklo, which means "Bear Valley" in the Coast Miwok language, is a replica Coast Miwok village. Learn how the original people of Point Reyes lived and how their descendants remain connected to Point Reyes today as you walk along the 0.4-mile-long (0.6-km-long) trail to Kule Loklo.
Meet Point Reyes National Seashore's Morgan horses and explore a historic ranch. This is a working ranch for horses used by National Park Rangers in wilderness areas and for backcountry patrols. It has trailside exhibits focusing on the characteristics, breeding, and history of the first American breed of horse. Self-guided exhibits, corrals, and demonstrations are a part of the ongoing interpretive program of the ranch. Allow 20–30 minutes to tour the Horse Ranch.
Pierce Ranch was the largest ranch in the Point Reyes Peninsula in the late 1800s. Ranch operations ceased in 1973, but it still stands as the best example of a west Marin dairy ranch from the 1800s. Visitors are welcome to walk along a short, self-guided path guides through the ranch complex and imagine what dairy farming was like at Point Reyes. Allow 20–30 minutes to tour the ranch and 70 minutes round trip to drive to and from the Bear Valley Visitor Center.
415-464-5100
This number will initially be answered by an automated attendant, from which one can opt to access a name directory, listen to recorded information about the park (e.g., directions to the park; visitor center hours of operation; fire danger information; wildlife updates; ranger-led programs; seasonal events; etc.), or speak with a ranger. Please note that if you are calling between 4:30 pm and 10 am, park staff may not be available to answer your call.
