Alamere Falls

Alamere Falls is one of the two tide falls in the Californian Pacific region, widely known for its scenic beauty and exhilarating hiking. Located in Marin County, the waterfalls are managed by the Point Reyes National Seashore, which generates from the Alamere Creek and cascades down onto the beach constituted of shale and coastal sand. The falls and the hike down to the beach enjoy a rather precarious reputation owing to its proximity to the unpredictable tides and hazardous trail path. It is advised to take the hike in the fall season.

Three trailheads lead on to the beach- Palomarin route, Five Brooks route and Bear Valley route. The first route is the most dangerous yet frequently used one which starts at the Palomarin trailhead and is an approximate of 8.3 miles hike. The shortest hike starts off with a pleasant strolling through the woods and later exposes itself to poisonous oaks and steep slopes leading to skin rashes, injuries, sprains and spasms.

The 14.5 miles hike through the Five Brooks route is the least opted out and includes horse stables via Stewart Trails and overgrown woods via Greenpicker Trail. The longest, yet the most favourable route, is the Bear Valley route which starts off on the busy Bear Valley Trail. On the way down to the 15.6 miles hike, it facilitates exquisite views of the Point Reyes, Double Point and the Pacific Ocean through tranquil Glen Trail and Wildcat Camp.