PT. REYES: BEAR VALLEY TO KELHAM BEACH VIA SKY TRAIL

PT. REYES: BEAR VALLEY TO KELHAM BEACH VIA SKY TRAIL

Hike Date:  Saturday, August 22, 2026

Hikeleader:  Michiko Hayakawa  | mhayakawa689@gmail.com

(Questions: Contact:  gary@sfhiking.com  |  415 279-5570)

Carpooling Meeting Locations:
SF: Whole Foods;  2001 Market St. @ Dolores (on the Dolores St. side); parking on the street or below.
Rockridge BART: Bottom of escalator.

Carpooling Meeting Times: SF OR Rockridge: 8:45 AM 

Please only show up at the carpooling place if you've arranged to meet your ride or driver there.
 
Rating: Level 4

Mileage:  11.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 1800'

Description: We'll begin this classic Point Reyes hike at Bear Valley Visitor Center. We'll hike up Sky Trail via Meadow Trail, and Coast Trail down to beautiful Kelham Beach for lunch. If it's at all clear we'll enjoy gorgeous ocean views. More than half of the hike will be in the shade, with several brief exposed sections near the coast.  Point Reyes tends to be cooler than most other places in the Bay Area.  Perfect hike for August!  Dogs are not permitted.

Bring / Wear:  Please bring plenty of water, bug repellent, sunscreen, lunch, snacks, sturdy hiking shoes and hiking poles if you use them.  And chocolate!

Weather Policy:  Check with (Gary) in the event of questionable weather.

Trailhead Meeting Place: Bear Valley Visitor Center
Exit 580 or 101 at San Anselmo/Sir Francis Drake Blvd.  Take Sir Francis Drake all the way to where it meets Hwy 1 in Olema (20.4 miles).  Turn right (north), and almost immediately you'll see the sign that points you to the left onto Bear Valley Rd.  Look for a sign for the Visitor Center.  We will be just to the left of the entrance as you face it, near a big sign in the shade.  Google Maps Link

Trailhead Meeting Time:  10:00 AM

Trailhead Departure Time: 10:15 AM

Total driving distance, there and back: 76 miles from SF; 85 from Rockridge.

Passenger Carpool Fees from SF:  $12  From Rockridge BART: $13

(I will inform you of carpooling arrangements by late Thursday or early Friday.)