WalkHidden gem
Tomales Point Tule Elk Reserve
Inverness, California
Windswept clifftop hike through a herd of wild tule elk at the northern tip of Point Reyes.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 4 hours
A mostly flat trail runs up the narrow peninsula with the Pacific on one side and Tomales Bay on the other. Tule elk graze the grass and you'll often see them from the trail. Check conditions as the herd has faced drought and disease.
Good to know
- Keep a good distance from elk, especially in rutting season (Aug to Oct)
- Allow half a day for the full 9 miles round trip
- Wear a windproof layer
- Best time
- Spring wildflowers, autumn rut
- Getting there
- Sealed road to Pierce Point Ranch, ample parking
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- No dogs
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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