| Round-trip mileage: 8.2 miles |
| Difficulty: 2 ( 1=Easy,2=Moderate,3=Strenuous ) |
| Description: |
One of the most popular hikes at Point Reyes National Seashore is the hike to Arch Rock where you can see a creek go "through" a rock and into the ocean. Moderate rating is due to the mileage as the elevation gain is minimal.
For more information: go to www.nps.gov/pore/ |
| Directions: |
From south Hwy 101, go north and head west on Sir Francis Drake Blvd to Hwy 1 and the small town of Olema.
From the east and Hwy 80 take Hwy 37 from Vallejo to Hwy 101. Head north and take the Atherton/San Marin turnoff.
From north Hwy 101, head south and take the Atherton/San Marin turnoff.
Head west on San Marin Drive 2.8 miles and turn right on Novato Blvd. Drive 6.2 miles to a "T" at Point Reyes-Petaluma Rd. Turn left and drive 6.8 miles to a stop sign where Point Reyes-Petaluma Rd turns right and crosses a bridge. DO NOT cross the bridge. Continue straight on Platform Bridge Rd and turn right on Sir Francis Drake Blvd to Hwy 1 and Olema.
From Olema, turn right on Hwy 1 for .25 miles and turn left on Bear Valley Rd. Soon a left turn will take you to the Visitor Center and Bear Valley trailhead. |
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