Horse Trail
Point Reyes National Seashore
Length of hike: Horse Trail is about 3 miles one-way; this loop, which brings you back to your car, covers about 8 miles.
Difficulty: Moderate.
Best time: Late spring.
Highlights: Pure dazzle.
To get there: Take Sir Francis Drake Boulevard to its end at State Highway 1 in Olema. Turn right, then left onto Bear […]
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