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| | If you happen to be in California, why not go backcountry hiking, it never gets boring. There are wilderness trails all over California; Tomales Point Trail in Marin County is one of them. No chance of getting bored in California if you like the wilderness. A long tour separates Santa Rosa-Petaluma from Tomales Point Trail, but you always have a magnificent time when you're backpacking along it. Tomales Point Trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time, so you get pretty much the same conditions along the whole hiking trail. These |
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backcountry trails here in the Coast Ranges are a very fine way to see these summits. Tomales Point Trail is 6.2 miles long it's a mid length trek. This backcountry trek shouldn't take more than 5.5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared
| | for that. There are numerous wilderness trails in California, and each one is beautiful in its own way. This backcountry trail is a normal length backcountry trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this backcountry trail magnificent for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. All the water falling down from the sky makes Tomales Point Trail a wet location; January is when you get the most rain here while July is usually the driest month. At parts of the year this region sees very little rain, so don’t forget to check for any current | |
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fire restrictions before you go. This is just one of a large number of backcountry trails in this neighborhood. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. For the duration of the warm months at Tomales Point Trail temperatures are regularly in the 60's, and all through
the night it cools down to the 40's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 50's while Tomales Point Trail night low temperatures all through the winter are in the 40's. The total elevation difference for Tomales Point Trail is 447 feet which is lower than average.
There is only one trailhead, so you're looking at an in and out walk. Ok, you've been cooped up too long, time to get out in the great outdoors a bit, and Tomales Point Trail in Marin County, California is just what you need. This is a long hiking trail, so make sure you bring
plenty of supplies.
Briefly about the general area:
You'll wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the entertaining stuff at Tomales Point Trail. Doran Campground is a glorious local campground; do visit Cataract Creek while you're here at Tomales Point Trail.
So much cool stuff to do here in the Coast Ranges, too nice to be true. Toms Point is in close proximity to Tomales Point Trail and is a splendid spot to explore; if you're popping by from Santa Rosa-Petaluma, you won't be the only one. If you came for an overnight stay Sonoma
Coast State Beach is a pleasant place to camp, and Windy Gap is another fine spot to stop by close by. Man, is there lots of fun stuff to do in the Coast Ranges. A trip to Blue Gums revitalizes the soul, and if you're looking for a beach nearby we recommend McClures Beach.
Walker Creek is a good site to go to, and there's always South Dam to take a look at near Tomales Point Trail. Visiting Point Reyes National Seashore is just something you need to do if you haven't yet, and nothing beats kicking back at Driftwood Beach.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 38.1889, Longitude -122.9541
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 6.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Total elevation difference: 447 feet
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Bodega Coast Inn and Suites, Bodega Bay
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7 miles away
Welcome to the Bodega Coast Inn & Suites, located in Bodega Bay, California, a captivating coastal town an hour north of San Francisco. Enjoy comfortable lodging and personal service in our boutique h...
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Outdoors Recreation Near Santa Rosa-Petaluma, California
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Santa Rosa-Petaluma, California, the metro area neareast to Tomales Point Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Tomales Point Trail, Coast Ranges, Marin County, California
Local climate location: FORT ROSS 13 miles away
  
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Bodega Bay Lodge, Bodega Bay
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8 miles away
When you are in search of a romantic escape, family excursion or company retreat, the Bodega Bay Lodge & Spa is the ideal getaway. Nestled along a hillside surrounded by the natural beauty of the Nort...
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Inn At The Tides, Bodega Bay
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9 miles away
Located along the coast, the hotel is a meeting and resort complex that includes the Tides Wharf. The Wharf boasts of its own harbor, fish processing plant, fish market, gift shop, high-end restuara...
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| | Trails Near Tomales Point Trail:
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Jepson Trail, Marin
County
, 7 miles away, 0.7 hiking miles, 434 feet elevation difference |
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Bucklin Trail, Marin
County
, 10 miles away, 1.7 hiking miles, 1314 feet elevation difference |
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Beatty Trail, Marin
County
, 13 miles away, 9.4 hiking miles, 1128 feet elevation difference |
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Woodward Valley Trail, Marin
County
, 14 miles away, 8.4 hiking miles, 1275 feet elevation difference |
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Coast Trail, Marin
County
, 14 miles away, 19.6 hiking miles, 1275 feet elevation difference |
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Meadow Trail, Marin
County
, 14 miles away, 3.8 hiking miles, 1122 feet elevation difference |
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Sky Trail, Marin
County
, 14 miles away, 8.4 hiking miles, 1147 feet elevation difference |
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| | Beaches Near Tomales Point Trail:
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Driftwood Beach, Marin County
, 1 miles away |
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McClures Beach, Marin County
, 1 miles away |
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Blue Gums Beach, Marin County
, 1 miles away |
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Brazil Beach, Marin County
, 2 miles away |
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Avals Beach, Marin County
, 2 miles away |
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| | National Parks Near Tomales Point Trail:
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Point Reyes National Seashore, Point Reyes - CA
, 13 miles away |
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Muir Woods National Monument, Mill Valley - CA
, 32 miles away |
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Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco - CA
, 43 miles away |
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| | Hotels Near Tomales Point Trail:
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Bodega Bay, Bodega Bay
, 6 miles away |
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Bodega Coast Inn and Suites, Bodega Bay
, 7 miles away |
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Bodega Bay Lodge, Bodega Bay
, 8 miles away |
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Inn At The Tides, Bodega Bay
, 9 miles away |
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Bodega Harbor Inn, Bodega Bay
, 9 miles away |
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