Near Bull Point
View looking southeast across Drakes Estero at high tide.
Near Bull Point
Mushroom picking - probably shouldn't!
Near Bull Point
Estuary view
Near Bull Point
Thistle along the Bull Point Trail

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Hike Trail

Bull Point

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Hike through cow country to the calm waters around Bull Point.
1.8
mi
Distance
77
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingViewsWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.84mi
Distance
77ft
Elevation Gain
97ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
112ft
High Point
16ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From the trailhead of the Bull Point Trail, the beginning of the path is a little rough and hard to keep track of. After crossing a pasture, however, the trail is significantly improved. Follow the path for 3/10 of a mile to a cattle gate, after which the trail bends toward the south along Creamery Bay (which lies to your right). Along the way be sure to hike on doubletrack paths rather than the narrow cattle paths for the sake of ease. As the path takes you closer to the water you'll be able to see Schooner Bay on your left. The trail eventually comes to an end as it reaches the edge of a beach-side bluff. Thanks to John McKinney, The Trailmaster, for sharing this trail description. To learn more about trails in California, check out his guides at The Trailmaster Store.

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Contributors
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