Point Reyes: Kelham Beach, San Francisco: Marin Headlands - Mt Tamalpais - Point Reyes, California
Point Reyes: Kelham Beach
San Francisco: Marin Headlands - Mt Tamalpais - Point Reyes
Kelham Beach is located between Arch Rock (south) and Point Resistance (north), accessible by connecting the Bear Valley Trail with the Coast Trail. This 1.4 mile strand is highlighted by waterfalls, colorful cliffs, and several large alcoves and tunnels. While the Bear Valley Trail is among Point Reyes' most popular, few venture further up the Coast Trail to this secluded beach. Visitors will enjoy a mild trek through verdant forests, and a memorable stretch along the open coast to Kelham Beach.
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View of Kelham Beach and Point Resistance from the Coast Trail
At low tide, you can slip through tunnels in this rock to a hidden cove on the other side
The Coast Trail runs 17 miles from the Palomarin Trailhead (south) to the hills over Limantour Beach (north)
The north end of Kelham Beach
Looking south down Kelham Beach at Millers Rock
Caves and tunnels carved from cliff bases at Kelham Beach
Looking south over Kelham Beach from the Coast Trail
Fog breaks up and burns off over Kelham Beach
Point Resistance, one of Drakes Bay's most prominent coastal features, borders Kelham Beach to the north
A sea tunnel leads from the north end of Kelham Beach to a hidden cove accessible only at low tide
Divide Meadow, a break in the forest at the highest point along the Bear Valley Trail (378')
Kelham Beach stretches approximately 1.4 miles from Arch Rock to Point Resistance
Exercise caution when exploring tunnels, and be sure to leave before tides rise
The turbulent cove north of Kelham Beach - be sure to retreat before tides block the passage
Small entrances can open to large chambers in these coastal caves
A huge Eucalyptus tree marks the access trail to Kelham Beach
Divide Meadow - adjacent to the Bear Valley Trail
A hiker braves the slick rocks to enter the triple arch leading to a secret cove
The Bear Valley Trail is a lush, green path leading to the coast
Fresh cougar prints are a reminder to scan the meadows every now and again
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