A dramatic 40-ft coastal waterfall on a 6.5-mile strenuous hike, but hazardous tide-dependent access and eroding cliffs make it for experienced hikers only.
Free — no entrance or parking fee, per NPS
Alamere Falls sits on a remote Point Reyes stretch where coastal wilderness meets crashing surf. The 6.5-mile strenuous hike descends through meadow and forest to a dramatic 40-ft waterfall tumbling directly onto the beach.
Access depends entirely on tide. Afternoon low tide is mandatory to safely reach the falls and return across the beach without risk of entrapment. High tide and surge can cut off the beach and trap hikers. The cliffs above are actively eroding, so avoid the base of unstable terrain. No dogs allowed.
This hike rewards experienced hikers who plan around tidal windows and respect the hazards. Spring and winter bring the fullest flows, but tide schedules matter far more than season.
Check tide schedules carefully; afternoon low tide is required to safely access the falls and beach. The trail is open year-round but conditions vary.
3-4 hours
Avoid if you're uncomfortable with cliff exposure or tide-dependent hazards; no dogs allowed.
Free — no entrance or parking fee, per NPS
Via a 6.5-mile round-trip trail rated strenuous by the managing agency.
No — the managing agency's page states dogs are not permitted here (or on the specific trail/area needed to reach the falls).
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nps.gov
NPS Point Reyes official Alamere Falls advisory page, checked Aug 2026. NPS emphasizes there is NO official maintained 'Alamere Falls Trail' — the recommended route goes via Wildcat Campground and the beach at low tide (unsafe/impassable at high tide). Coordinates given are for the Palomarin Trailhead, the shortest official access point (6.5 mi RT minimum). Hazards documented by NPS: eroding cliffs, high-tide entrapment, poison oak, ticks, no cell service.
Checked August 2026.