The Coast Trail is Point Reyes' longest trail, stretching 17 miles from the Palomarin Trailhead (south) to the Coast Trailhead over Limantour Beach (north). This celebrated trail passes through varied terrain and three distinct biotic communities with access to multiple beaches and points of interest.

Santa Maria Beach, near the Coast Trail's northern terminus

Looking south at miles of pristine coastline near the Woodward Trail junction

View north from Arch Rock of Kelham Beach, a worthwile .4 mile roundtrip excursion

View south from Arch Rock of Wildcat Beach

Point Resistance, a divisive headland between Kelham Beach and Secret Beach

Arches, coves and sea tunnels at Sculptured Beach

The Ocean Loop Trail provides an equidistant but arguably more interesting route to Wildcat Lake

Brilliant wildflowers illuminate the Coast Trail

Wildcat Beach from the Ocean Loop Trail

Lupine, one of the most common flowering bushes found on the Coast Trail

A lengthy, level terrace offers terrific views and easy travel north of Arch Rock

The descent to Wildcat Camp glides through this magnificently flowered coastal valley

A lush, tangled coastal ravine near Sculptured Beach

A towering eucalyptus forest near the Palomarin Trailhead

A cluster of small, lily-padded ponds near Bass Lake create good wildlife viewing opportunities

Palomarin Beach

Low rising coastal hills mark the trail's northern terminus

Lupine

View north from Arch Rock overlook