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Randall Trailhead Hikes in Point Reyes

The Low Down

Point Reyes near the San Francisco Bay Area offers an amazing variety of hikes including those that start from or near the Randall Trailhead. The article below describes several challenging but rewarding hikes from this trailhead.

Vital Information

Location (country, state/province): USA, California, Point Reyes
Distance: 9 - 12 miles
Time: 3 - 4 hours
Elevation change: 1200' ++
Bathrooms Available: No
Water Available: No
Dogs allowed: No

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5) Activities Allowed

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Getting There

Point Reyes National Seashore is located north of San Francisco in California. There are several jumping off points for hikes in Point Reyes, but for all of these hikes, you'll be starting at the Randall Trailhead.

If coming from San Francisco, take Highway 101 north over the Golden Gate Bridge. Follow 101N until you hit Greenbrae. You'll see the Sir Francis Drake exit. Follow that west until you hit the town of Olema, where you'll hit the junction with Highway 1. Go right on Hwy 1 for about 7 miles until you reach the Randall Trailhead. You'll be close to the mile marker 20.53 when you reach the trailhead.

For a very scenic drive, you can take Highway 1 north. However, it's much longer, and, if you get dizzy easily, it's a winding road!

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Route Finding

Randall-Ridge-Olema Valley Loop - about 10 miles

From the parking area, head west along the Randall Trailhead until you reach the junction with the Olema Valley Trail.
Take a right at the junction, following the Olema Valley Trail about 1.7 miles up a slight hill.
When you reach the junction with the Bolema Trail, head left. You'll be on an old road taking you through a nicely forested area.
After about a mile (2.8 marker), you'll reach the ridge. Follow the Ridge Trail to the left (south). You'll be on the Ridge Trail for about 2 1/2 miles.
At the 5.3 mile mark, you'll reach the junction with the Teixeira Trail. Head left on this trail, which is quite steep and has open roots and major ruts on the trail.
You'll follow the Teixeira Trail for just under 2 miles until you reach the junction with the Olema Valley Trail. When you pass the junction with the Pablo Point Trail, keep going straight.
At the junction with the Olema Valley Trail, take a left, heading north back to the trailhead. This section takes about 3 miles.

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Helpful Hints

Check with the visitor center about the Teixeira Trail and the Olema Valley Trail. On occasion, these trails are closed due to conditions.

Point Reyes has very fickle weather. Wear layers to fend off the fog and to enjoy the warmth, whichever is thrown at you on hikes in this area. Also, depending on the level of the grasses, watch for ticks.

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Activities Allowed

Hiking
Whalewatching

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For More Information

National Park Service website on Point Reyes
0961704462 - Point Reyes National Seashore A Hiking and Nature Guide

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