Alamere Falls

Category: Tourist attraction

Address: Point Reyes National Seashore, Bolinas, CA 94924, USA

Phone: +14154645100

Reviews

timmy Kelly

Apr 24, 2022

My first time doing this hike . On a scale from 1-5 . I rate as a 2 in technical ability . But be warned the day after you will feel it . So about the hike . Beautiful Pacific Ocean views, nice foliage and great spots for selfies and photos . Most of the hike there is zero cell service, which is nice . Allows you to be in the moment . Carry a hydro pack , shorts optional . As the cut through trail to the top of the falls is heavy with foliage. Heed extra care when navigating your way down the cliff face to the beach below . * Remember “ leave no trace behind” pack out what you packed in.

Pritika Maharaj

Jan 23, 2022

Start early for a good parking spot Bathroom located in front of the trail and end where campsite is Keep lot of water and food. Have lunch by the water fall is amazing. With shortcut to the falls is around 3 miles Short cut is dangerous, do not rely on stones for support because it does break easily. I took of my shoes for better grip, I did freak out seeing how the rocks can just come off any second. Be careful where you sit and eat because when the wind is heavy it blows the small pieces of rocks ( the same rocks that we may rely on when coming down the shirt cut) There is a reason why the website say they don't recommend the shortcut. If you don't have to then do not take the short cut. There is a long walk on the beach so be prepared..I should say an hour maybe one way Last thing the short cut is totally doable but it's just the sliding down to the beach that is totally crazy. Happy hiking.

Stan Rucker

Jun 24, 2021

This hike was amazing and worth the trip. The entrance looks like a whole in a bush (posted in the photos) I recommend taking the shortcut to alamere Falls. It will save you an additional 3miles. *Warning* you will have to scale down a side of a cliff to get to the beach. Wear good hiking shoes and comfortable clothing. Doable and worth it!!!

Adnana Mustedanagic

Mar 29, 2021

I love this hike! Have done it about 4 times and never disappoints. About 4 miles one way and takes around 1.5 hrs one way. The shortcut to the falls is outlined on the ground with an arrow of rocks, so pay close attention! Some climbing is required when coming off the trail and going to the falls.

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Questions & Answers

Can you bring yr dog?

Pam Garcia | Aug 23, 2018
Kelsey Freitas | Aug 23, 2018

There is a sign listed at the beginning of the trailhead that says no dogs.

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Is it open yet

Erika G | Aug 22, 2020
Mikkel Green | Aug 22, 2020

You can hike in an extra two miles and still get there.

Can you swim there?

Summer Farouni | Aug 23, 2018
శివ Ch | Aug 23, 2018

How much cold can you tolerate? Water is pretty cold.

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Its the trail kid friendly?

Guadalupe Mendoza | Aug 22, 2021
Jim Heald | Aug 22, 2021

It's a long hike but I'd say the elevation gain is moderate. So kid friendly for a strong hiker! But do be careful on the 100 foot scramble to get down to the beach

Is this hike easy enough to have a toddler on you back.

Amanda Penner | Aug 22, 2021
vania Flores | Aug 22, 2021

It's doable, my husband and I did it with a two year old on a back carrier and a 6 mth old on a harness.

Can you go there with 2 wd truck or and can you do bonefire?

Jose Arredondo | Aug 22, 2021
Guadalupe Hernandez | Aug 22, 2021

No

which is the closest hike start from to the waterfall

Siddiq Khan | Aug 22, 2020
Scott Bissing | Aug 22, 2020

Check out this trail on AllTrails. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/alamere-falls-via-coast-trail-from-palomarin-trailhead?p=25424268. I'd recommend taking the shortcut to the falls and not going all the way down coastal trail and having to loop back in the beach. Shortcut is usually written in spray paint on the ground or marked some other way. Shortcut can be seen on this map Check out this trail on AllTrails. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/alamere-falls-via-olema-valley-bolema-lake-ranch-coast-trail it's at the last half mile, if you use all trails you can switch which map you have overlayed when you get close to the ocean

Can we camp over night?

Ranin Alhakim | Aug 23, 2019
Mithil Arun | Aug 23, 2019

Not at the falls itself, but you could camp at the Wildcat campground close by.

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How long is the hike? Is it easy or hard for the average hiker

Maria Martinez-Lainez | Aug 23, 2019
Kenny Moeller | Aug 23, 2019

I'm assuming you're starting in Bolinas? Overall the hike is pretty basic. You'll want to keep a couple things in mind. First, it's worth it. Second, getting down to the the beach, where the falls is visible, might be a challenge. It's right at the end of the hike, from the bluff down requires some three or four-foot "steps". https://www.hikingproject.com/trail/7001402/alamere-falls-trail

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Are dogs allowed?

Allison Fredericks | Aug 23, 2018
Kelsey Freitas | Aug 23, 2018

there is a sign posted at the beginning of the trail that says no dogs.

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Is there camping parks near here or hotels?

Bernadette Walle | Aug 23, 2018
Glenda Sharp | Aug 23, 2018

Camping at Wildcat, hotels: Bolinas, Stinson, Olema, Pt Reyes, none of these have a clear sightline to the falls.

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