The Bay Area offers ideal summer hikes along its picturesque coastline to escape inland heat. One highlight is the Coast Trail from Bolinas into Point Reyes National Seashore. This roughly 6-mile hike features stunning cliffs and refreshing sea breezes. One notable destination along the trail is Bass Lake, a beautiful natural lake and unofficial swimming spot. The hike begins at Palomarin Trailhead, leading through eucalyptus groves, climbing bluffs, and traversing valleys, showcasing the diverse micro-climates and landscapes of the area.
The hike starts at the Palomarin Trailhead, approximately 5 miles northwest of Bolinas. The trail initially passes through a grove of eucalyptus with extravagantly intertwined trunks before coming out into the open along the top of a bluff, high above the churning Pacific.
The Coast Trail from Bolinas into Point Reyes National Seashore offers cliffs, breezes, and a chance to visit Bass Lake, a scenic and unofficial swimming spot in a lush forest.
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