Point Reyes Lighthouse and Chimney Rock during King Tide
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Point Reyes during King Tides
Total day of hiking will be around 4-5 miles.
Point Reyes Lighthouse Trail and Stairs 1.3 miles 308 feet elevation gain
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/point-reyes-lighthouse-visitor-center-trail
Plus the overlook trails 0.4 miles.
Elephant Seal Overlook and Chimney Rock Trail 2.3 miles 206 feet elevation gain
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/elephant-seal-overlook-and-chimney-rock-trail
Plus the Lookout Tower Ruins 0.2 miles.
What is a King Tide?
https://caseagrant.ucsd.edu/king-tides-cosmic-phenomenon
8:00am at the downtown Sacramento park and ride
High tide on Sunday, Nov 17 is at 10:37am
https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noaatidepredictions.html?id=9415020&units=standard&bdate=20241115&edate=20241128&timezone=LST/LDT&clock=12hour&datum=MLLW&interval=hilo&action=dailychart
BRING LUNCH and we'll eat at SOUTH BEACH (back up the penninsula a bit).
Dress in layers because it most likely will be cool and windy.
Kite?
Spare shoes?
Dogs are not allowed on Point Reyes National Park trails, BUT they are allowed on the beach where we will have lunch..
Point Reyes Lighthouse and Chimney Rock during King Tide