Hiking Point Reyes - Estero Trail
January 12th, 2019
Location : Inverness ,California
Trailhead: Estero Trailhead ( 20 min from Bear Valley visitor center)
From Bear Valley Visitor center, head North 0.2 miles to Bear Valley RD.
Turn left and follow Bear Valley rd 1.75 miles to Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Turn left and follow sir Francis Drake Blvd and 7.6 miles Northwest to the Estro Trailhead rd.
Total Distance: 14.5 miles
Duration : 6 hours
Estro trail- White Gate- trail- Muddy Hollow trail- Glen brook trail - Drakes head trail- Estro trail
There are no loop hikes available from trailhead, just moderate to long out and back trips.
The route provides Drop-dead gorgeous views of a lagoon, coastal foolhills and ocean.
Tomales Bay, California
Tomales Bay is a long, narrow inlet of the Pacific Ocean in Marin County in northern California in the United States. It is approximately 15 miles long and averages nearly 1.0 miles wide, effectively separating the Point Reyes Peninsula from the mainland of Marin County. It is located approximately 30 miles northwest of San Francisco. The bay forms the eastern boundary of Point Reyes National Seashore.
Oyster farming is a major industry on the bay. The two largest producers are Tomales Bay Oyster Company and Hog Island Oyster Company, both of which retail oysters to the public and have picnic grounds on the east shore. Hillsides east of Tomales Bay are grazed by cows belonging to local dairies. There is also grazing land west of the bay, on farms and ranches leased from Point Reyes National Seashore.
The bay sees significant amounts of water sports including sailing, kayaking, fishing and motor boating. Watercraft may be launched on Tomales Bay from the public boat ramp at Nick's Cove, north of Marshall.
Towns bordering Tomales Bay include Inverness, Inverness Park, Point Reyes Station, and Marshall. Additional hamlets include Nick's Cove, Spengers, Duck Cove, Shallow Beach, and Vilicichs. Dillon Beach lies just to the north of the mouth of the bay, and Tomales just to the east.
The area was once Coast Miwok territory. Documented villages in the area included Echa-kolum (south of Marshall), Sakloki (opposite Tomales Point), Shotommo-wi (near the mouth of the Estero de San Antonio), and Utumia (near Tomales).
Francis Drake is thought to have landed in nearby Drakes Estero in 1579.Members of the Vizcaíno Expedition found the Bay in 1603, and thinking it a river, named it Rio Grande de San Sebastian.
Drake's Beach.. Inverness California
Estero Trail to Sunset Beach and Drake's Head - Point Reyes National Seashore
Photos from the Estero Trail to Sunset Beach and Drake's Head - Beautiful starfish, anemone and other marine life, as well as dramatic views off Drake's Head into Limantour Spit and the Pacific Ocean. All in Point Reyes National Seashore. Trail here:
1st Annual Drakes Beach Cleanup - July 24, 2010
Point Reyes National Seashore, CA:
Several months ago, my wife Angela and I went to Drakes Beach to play in the sand with our 3 1/2 year old daughter Maisie. We found that the high tide mark was literally covered with thousands upon thousands of tiny fragments of broken plastic! Within a few days, my wife began organizing a volunteer beach cleanup with family and friends. This video highlights the incredible cleanup efforts of 18 dedicated volunteers as they meticulously combed through the sand for more trash, and within only a few hours had filled ten, extra-large, reusable shopping bags (donated by Whole Foods Market in Berkeley)!
Everyone who attended had a wonderful (and incredibly eye opening) day at the beach, while the National Park Service provided FREE CAMPING at their volunteer group site near the Point Reyes Visitor Center. Being that it was such an enjoyable and gratifying experience for everyone involved, it only seemed natural to dub this, The First Annual Drake's Beach Cleanup and we're all looking forward to doing it again next year! Hopefully, our attendance numbers will begin to increase from year to year as the word gets out and more people want to come out and lend a hand! Thank you so much to everyone who volunteered their time and energy, we simply could not have made this happen this without you!!!
Kehoe Beach at the end of the Abbotts Lagoon Trail - Point Reyes National Seashore
Kehoe Beach at the end of the Abbotts Lagoon Trail - Point Reyes National Seashore - California
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This is an extremely rare offering - - One of the only large acreage properties (approximately 21 +/- acres) zoned for residential in close proximity to the Coastal village of Point Reyes Station. A fantastic location offering complete privacy and bordered by 70,000 acre Pt. Reyes National Seashore on three sides, this property is in a class all by itself. Nature lovers will relish in the breathtaking sites and treasures of West Marin with easy access to world class hiking trails, Limantour Beach and Tamales Bay. The charming town of Pt. Reyes Station known for Farm to Fork eateries, Artisan cheeses, Zagat rated restaurants and the Saturday morning Farmers Market is just minutes away. This is a spectacular parcel worthy of your dream estate with the added opportunity to divide the land.
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2009 08 29 a720 mvi 2540 video ca drakes bay entering the bay
Land ho!!! After weeks at sea, the sight (and smell) of land became a reality. . . a somewhat close-yet-distant reality, for the next two days at anchor.
Limantour Beach - Point Reyes, CA
Escape to Limantour Beach on a sunny day. Point Reyes, CA, June 2017. Saucisson & cornichons for picnic.
panarama of Pt. Reyes Drake's Bay
On November 9th, 2011, I went to Point Reyes National Seashore in California, just north of San Francisco, to see the elephant seals in Drake's Bay. The observation platform is rather far away, so we used binoculars. It provided a breathtaking view of the bay as the sun set over the hills behind us.
San Francisco Highway 1(Sir Francis Drake blvd)
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Palomarin Beach and trail.wmv
The beautiful and lovely Palomarin beach
Tomales Bay
Tomales Bay is a long narrow inlet of the Pacific Ocean in Marin County in northern California in the United States. It is approximately 15 miles long and averages nearly 1.0 miles wide, effectively separating the Point Reyes Peninsula from the mainland of Marin County. It is located approximately 30 miles northwest of San Francisco. The bay forms the eastern boundary of Point Reyes National Seashore. Tomales Bay is recognized for protection by the California Bays and Estuaries Policy. On its northern end it opens out onto Bodega Bay, which shelters it from the direct current of the Pacific. The bay is formed along a submerged portion of the San Andreas Fault.
Oyster farming is a major industry on the bay. The two largest producers are Tomales Bay Oyster Co and Hog Island Oyster Co, both of which retail oysters to the public and have picnic grounds on the east shore. Hillsides east of Tomales Bay are grazed by cows belonging to local dairies. There is also grazing land west of the bay, on farms and ranches leased from Point Reyes National Seashore.
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Long Shot, workers are sorting oysters from a conveyor be...
Long Shot, workers are sorting oysters from a conveyor belt. Drakes Bay Oyster Co. workers sort freshly harvested oysters on September 4, 2013 in Inverness, California. Oyster farmer Kevin Lunny suffered another setback in his fight with the U.S. Park Service to renew the lease for his oyster farm that operates on Drakes Estero. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against an injunction sought by Lunny to stay in business following former Interior Secretary Ken Salazar's decision to not issue a new operational permit and extend the lease of the land for the oyster company. The Park Service and conservationists argue that Lunny's operations are destroying eelgrass beds, and his farm is too close to the area used by harbor seals for reproducing. Lunny reportedly responds that his farm is 'the epitome of sustainable food production,' and oysters have improved the water quality by filtering out particulate matter as they feed and were helping the eelgrass to flourish since the early 90's. Drakes Bay Oyster Co. produces over 300,000 oysters and about one million Manila clams each year, reportedly, 85 percent of shellfish grown in Marin County. .
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How To Shuck An Oyster, Hog Island Oyster Co., Tomales Bay
John Finger Shows How To Shuck An Oyster, Hog Island Oyster Co., Tomales Bay, Marshall, California, March 13, 2009
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U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar visits West Marin oyster operation
U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar visits West Marin oyster operation on Nov. 21, 2012. Salazar will decide the fate of the Drakes Bay Oyster Co. Its lease expires Nov. 30. For the full story visit MarinIJ.com (IJ video/Mark Prado)
Surfers at South Beach Point Reyes, California
While my brother and his wife were visiting us we went out to South Beach in the Point Reyes National Seashore where there was quite a show of surfers. One guy we noticed was very good at catching every wave that interested him. Who was that guy? Filmed Aug 13, 2006
Point Reyes National Seashore | Wikipedia audio article
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Point Reyes National Seashore
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00:03:46 2 Marine Protected Areas
00:04:11 3 Drakes Estero oyster farm closure
00:07:06 4 Hiking
00:09:18 5 Flora
00:11:27 6 Gallery
00:11:36 7 See also
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Point Reyes National Seashore is a 71,028-acre (287.44 km2) park preserve located on the Point Reyes Peninsula in Marin County, California. As a national seashore, it is maintained by the US National Park Service as an important nature preserve. Some existing agricultural uses are allowed to continue within the park. Clem Miller, a US Congressman from Marin County wrote and introduced the bill for the establishment of Point Reyes National Seashore in 1962 to protect the peninsula from development which was proposed at the time for the slopes above Drake's Bay. All of the park's beaches were listed as the cleanest in the state in 2010.
Point Reyes and Mount Vision mountain bike ride, March 30, 2013
Riding the Estero trail at Point Reyes National Park. Then we went over to Mount Vision for a mostly paved diversion, just to say we rode the spot that my bike is named after.
The Battle To Save Drakes Bay Oyster Farm - Kevin Lunny speaks out
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This is the story of Drakes Bay Oyster Farm, located on the Pacific coast just north of San Francisco, and Interior Secretary Ken Salazar's decision to destroy jobs, destroy 40% of California's oyster production, exterminate millions of oysters, terminate a beloved business that has been in operation since 1934, and make families that work there both jobless and homeless.
In this video, owner Kenny Lunny exposes the Department of Interior's intentional violation of California's jurisdiction, falsification of science, and disregard for both the law and the Department's own procedures in an effort to support a predetermined outcome. In a second video, his sister Ginny discusses the human dimensions of this saga.
Unfortunately, their story is only one of thousands of personal stories that paint the picture of a once helpful government that has turned hostile, which uses various devices to destroy the production of quality food, water, energy, building material, mineral, and other resources that are critical to our nation's future prosperity, independence, sovereignty, and security.