After parking we headed out enjoying the weather and trail. Get directions, reviews and information for Alamere Falls - Point Reyes National Seashore in Bolinas, CA. Our route took us from Five Brooks, to the Olema Valley Trail, then Bolema Trail, the aforementioned Lake Ranch Trail, then along the Coast Trail to the Old Out Trail, Alamea Trail, Stewart Trail, Greenpicker Trail, with a final stretch on the Stewart Trail. We were in the beginning of July and Falls were great. Alamere Falls is a popular hike located in the Point Reyes National Seashore. The trail to Alamere Falls was closed for quite a long time because of a storm damage. If you want the quick and dirty, here’s a map from National Park Services that outlines the 3 trails they recommend to get to Alamere Falls, the shortest one being from Palomarin Trailhead. Upstream of the main Alamere Falls is the upper Alamere Falls, consisting of three separate cascades. Starting from the Palomarin Trailhead situated in the car parks lot near the washrooms. Bass Lake can be accessed by a side trail that leads to a rope swing, and hikers often stop for a … The hike to Alamere Falls via Coast Trail from Palomarin Trailhead is 8.4 miles out and back trail. Point Reys doesn't recommend to visit these falls and main trail even doesn't have sign when you need to turn to see Alamere falls. With spectacular views of the ocean and Alamere Creek, we’ll pause for lunch and scramble down to the base of the 40-foot falls to play on the beach before turning back to the trailhead. Alamere Falls - 8.6 Miles Round-Trip Alamere Falls drops 40' from a steep bluff onto the south end of Wildcat Beach in Point Reyes National Seashore. Start at the Palomarin Trailhead located in the parking lot near the restrooms. Bass Lake can be accessed by a side trail … It is one of only two in the area, the other being McWay Falls. There is a lot of poison oak present, so make sure you are aware of what it looks like in all stages of growth and time of year. The Coast Trail winds along the coast back and forth, back and forth. I don’t know when it opened again but it wasn’t updated on my hiking app and so I did not attempt to hike there in the Autumn of 2017. The hike to Alamere falls is ~8.4 mile out-and-back. I usually just type the trail name into Google and follow the map that way, but for those who have been around Point Reyes but are not familiar with Alamere Falls, here’s how to get there: Just north of the town of Bolinas on Olema-Bolinas Road is Mesa Road to the west. First, you need to decide whether you’ll take the unsanctioned Alamere Falls Trail down to the beach (about 3.7 miles from the Palomarin trailhead). trail to the beach is dangerous but doable. After 2.5 mi (4.0 km), the trail passes two small lakes (Bass Lake and Pelican Lake). Although well attended and often busy, the trail stands as a true showcase of the diversity and majestic beauty that … Visiting the falls requires a substantial hike but there are various different routes with a number of starting points. But if you are adventorous hiker the it is definitely worth it. Only as we came back toward the trailhead did more people appear on the trails. Alamere Falls is one of California’s most beautiful waterfalls and one of the Bay Area’s most popular hiking trails. It is one of only two in the area, the other being McWay Falls. Please note, the old Alamere Falls trail is closed indefinitely due to storm damage and erosion. If you don’t, you’ll need extra time to hike another 2 miles up to Wildcat Beach and then back down to the falls along the … We started the hike from the Palomarin Trailhead to Alamere Falls parking lot. Trail Map | Photo Gallery. Embed Map; Oct 05, '14, 09:39AM Alamere Falls. Overview. Alamere Falls makes a worthwhile stop for any Point Reyes visitor. The most direct route begins at Palomarin Trailhead and follows the Coast Trail to the falls… Alamere Falls Trail from the Coast Trail After you pass Pelican Lake, approximately 4 miles in from the parking lot, there is an unmaintained trail that branches off from the Coast Trail. This is an excellent hike along the California Coast Trail starting from the Palomarin trailhead near Bolina. Go to the right when you get to that spot, not the left! Alamere Falls is a rare "tidefall", a waterfall that flows directly into the ocean. The trip to Alamere Falls offers stunning coastal views of Point Reyes National Seashore and a wonderfully unique waterfall. The trail is overgrown, and has plenty of poison oak. There’s access from several trailheads, so you have your pick of routes to the falls depending upon your needs and abilities, although most are moderate-to-difficult. Route in brief: Follow Coast Trail for about 4.0 miles.Then turn left and walk about 0.5 miles along a trail towards Alamere Falls. We’ll reach Alamere Creek and take an unofficial trail to a series of plunge … Alamere Falls Directions. 516 Reviews (415) 464-5100 Website. As the trail gets steep near the descent to Coast Trail, some patches resemble a wide dirt road more than a hiking trail..4 miles on Coast Trail to Alamere Falls Trail Once on the Coast Trail I was on familiar ground, having hiked this way to Wildcat Camp from the Palomarin Trailhead in order to get down to the beach to walk back to Alamere Falls. The trail has an elevation gain of 1,335 feet and is popular for its wonderful unique waterfall. But if you are adventorous hiker the it is definitely worth it. The landscape is varied with coastal scrub pine and oak forests, and there are several lakes along the way. Alamere Falls is is a spectacular waterfall that cascades onto a scenic beach. The Alamere Falls Vista via Coast Trail at Point Reyes National Seashore near Bolinas, California is a moderate 8.8-mile out-and-back hike that leads to a beautiful vista point above Alamere Falls. trail to the beach is dangerous but doable. Menu & Reservations Make Reservations . It’s one of the Bay Area’s most popular hiking destinations: on a nice weekend afternoon the trail from the Palomarin trailhead is a nearly continuous stream of people. Matt (DadFish) organized the day picking me up at my RV with a muggle from work and off we went. The time along the bluff was in the warm sun which made us enjoy the shady sections even more. While the view from the beach is stunning, to get there you'll have to scramble down a rocky cliff. At high tide, the surf reaches the base of the falls. … On the map above, it’s where the “You Are Here” is located. The Alamere Falls Trail is really just an offshoot of the larger Coast Trail. 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