Alamere Falls Hike
Waterfall · about 40 ft high | California
13.2 mi round trip
Alamere Falls Hike at a Glance
The Alamere Falls hike via the Coast Trail is 13.2 mi round trip.
| Falls height | About 40 ft |
|---|---|
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 40 ft |
| Trail | Coast Trail |
| Distance | 13.2 mi round trip |
Your time: about 4 h 25 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 5 h 30 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 2,490 kcal. No elevation gain is published for this route, so climbing time isn’t included.
Adjust for your pace and breaks →Route line not shown. The 13.2 mi distance for this hike is verified (nps.gov), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Alamere Falls
Alamere Falls is a waterfall in California, about 40 feet high, on land managed by Point Reyes National Seashore. Its height is from nps.gov.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Coast Trail: 13.2 miles round trip, from Palomarin Trailhead. Distance from nps.gov.
Before You Go
- Pets are prohibited on all trails that lead to Alamere Falls. (nps.gov)
- There is no park-sanctioned Alamere Falls Trail. (nps.gov)
- The beach route may be impassible at high tide or during high surf conditions. (nps.gov)
- On weekends and in summer, trailhead parking lots can fill up early in the morning. (nps.gov)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Point Reyes National Seashore for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Alamere Falls?
The Coast Trail to Alamere Falls is 13.2 miles round trip.
Where does the Alamere Falls hike start?
It starts from Palomarin Trailhead.
How tall is Alamere Falls?
Alamere Falls is about 40 feet high.
Are dogs allowed on the Alamere Falls trail?
Pets are prohibited on all trails that lead to Alamere Falls.
Safety Information
Current Hazards
- Slippery wet rock near the falls
- Fast, high water after rain or snowmelt
- Check weather before departure
Turn-Around Time
3:00 PM
Plan to reach the falls by this time so you are back before dark.
Essential Gear Checklist
* Critical items - do not hike without these
Emergency Contacts
Emergency / Search & Rescue
911Point Forecast
NWS Point Forecast →In most of the US, backcountry search and rescue is dispatched through 911 — tell the operator you have a hiker emergency and your GPS coordinates.
Downloads
Sources for The Alamere Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- nps.gov
- Distance
- nps.gov
- Falls height
- nps.gov
- Falls location
- en.wikipedia.org
- Elevation
- ≈ the falls drop to a sea-level beach, so the top sits at about its published height
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.