Chimney Rock Trail

Point Reyes National Seashore

Distance: 1.2 miles

Chimney Rock Trail offers views of Drakes Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Rocky cliffs drop off steeply to the water, there is no beach access. From January through May, look for migrating whales from the point. Fog and winds can make this hike challenging. (Through December, Chimney Rock Road is closed to vehicle traffic and hikers will need to park at the Sunset Beach Overlook, just to the east of the "A" Ranch on Chimney Rock Road and walk along the road about 1 mile to the Chimney Rock Trailhead. After December, hikers will again be able to park at the Chimney Rock Trailhead, near the Lighthouse, a 40-minute drive from the Bear Valley Visitor Center)..

Directions:

Point Reyes is located approximately 22 miles north of San Francisco on Highway 1 along the west coast of California. Travelers may approach the park from the winding scenic Highway 1, either northbound or southbound. You can also reach the park via Sir Francis Drake Boulevard or Point Reyes/Petaluma Road.