Near Kehoe Beach
Windy Kehoe Beach
Near Kehoe Beach
Wind on the dunes of Kehoe Beach
Near Kehoe Beach
The hills are alive near Kehoe Beach
Near Kehoe Beach
Marsh grasses along the Kehoe Beach trail

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Kehoe Beach

4.0 (6 Ratings)
This completely flat trail to sandy Kehoe Beach is the only one at Point Reyes allowing dogs.
0.6
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFamily FriendlyViewsWildflowers
Access Issues
Dogs allowed, but must be leashed. Dogs are permitted on the beach north of the trail, but not south of the trail (to protect plover habitat). Bikes are allowed on this trail.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.61mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
23ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
52ft
High Point
18ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From the trailhead, the wide gravel path skirts the freshwater Kehoe Marsh where songbirds proliferate. Soon the wet habit turns to sandy dunes and the ocean appears. In spring (especially April), take a spur trail to the right near a bench to witness an explosion of wildflowers on the bluffs. Retrace your steps back to the regular Kehoe Beach trail for a picnic or relaxing stroll the wide sandy beach. Note: bikes are allowed on this trail.

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Contributors
Megan W