Chimney Rock, Point Reyes National Seashore

Featured hike
Mile:
0.0: From the trailhead, start out on the trail to the right of the information signboard.
0.4: An unsigned path doubles back to the left, on the way downhill to the old lifeboat station. Continue straight.
0.9: End of the official trail, at a fenced cliff edge. Follow the fenceline around the point at the end of the main trail to the right, then pick up a path running parallel to the coastline.
1.6: After following a path curving to the right, you'll return to the main trail. Turn left and retrace your steps back to the trailhead.
2.0: Back at the parking lot.

Getting there:
From Highway 101 in Marin County, exit San Anselmo (Sir Francis Drake). Drive about 20 miles west on Sir Francis Drake. Turn right onto Highway 1, then make the first left onto Bear Valley Road. Drive about 2 miles to the junction with Sir Francis Drake, and turn left. Continue about 16.5 miles, and turn left at the sign for Chimney Rock. Drive slowly down this narrow road to the trailhead.

Read about this hike in more detail and view photos at http://www.bahiker.com/northbayhikes.chimneyrock.html


© 2002 Jane Huber/Bay Area Hiker