Near Rodeo Lagoon Loop
Rodeo Beach.
Near Rodeo Lagoon Loop
Rodeo Beach.
Near Rodeo Lagoon Loop
Reflections on Rodeo Lagoon
Near Rodeo Lagoon Loop
Barnacles at Rodeo Beach.
Near Rodeo Lagoon Loop
Wave crashing on Cronkhite Beach with Duxbury Reef way beyond.

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Rodeo Lagoon Loop

4.2 (6 Ratings)
Enjoy gorgeous views of the beach, ocean, and Rodeo Lagoon on this loop.
3.3
mi
Distance
158
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFamily FriendlyViews
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.33mi
Distance
158ft
Elevation Gain
158ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
89ft
High Point
13ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
From the trailhead, cross the bridge and come to the junction with the Rodeo Valley Trail. Take a left and proceed 0.3 miles through low-lying coastal scrub plant habitat, then make a left (down a few stairs) onto the Bobcat Trail. In less than 0.1 miles, turn left onto the Miwok Trail and proceed through a beautiful meadow. Pass through the fire road gate into a parking lot, and cross Bunker Road. Turn left and follow the Rodeo Lagoon Loop Trail clockwise around the lagoon. Enjoy beautiful views of Rodeo Beach and the Pacific Ocean on the south side of the lagoon. The trail follows along the Rodeo Beach for a few hundred yards. This is a great place to stop and explore or to break out your picnic lunch! Once you are ready to continue on, cross the footbridge to continue on the loop. An optional side trip would be to The Marine Mammal Center, where injured animals recuperated. Upon completion of the Rodeo Lagoon Loop, return to the trailhead by following your footsteps across Bunker Road, Miwok Trail, Bobcat Trail, and Rodeo Valley Trail.

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Contributors
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