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Hike

Bass Lake Trail

Inside Point Reyes National Seashore
Camp 3 mi away

5.9 mi out & back · 873 ft gain · 582 ft high point · Moderate

From Palomarin Trailhead via the Coast Trail (2.8 mi)

In Point Reyes National Seashore · California · National Park Service

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About this hike

Bass Lake Trail reaches Bass Lake in Point Reyes National Seashore via Coast Trail from Palomarin Trailhead, climbing 873 ft over 5.9 mi out and back.

Elevation

873 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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3.4 mi from the trailhead
Wildcat Campground
Campground · California

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

4 mi from you
ADT - California - T - Seg 9
- Passes Engagement Hill
- Inside Point Reyes National Seashore
- 7,397 ft of climbing
43.8 mi one way · 7,397 ft gain · Very hard
Point Reyes National Seashore · Camp 2 mi away

Out: 430 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Nearby reading

Bass Lake (Marin County, California)
Pelican Lake (California)
Alamere Falls

Map

The hike from its start, the approach dashed. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, licensed as shown on each photo. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 5.9 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 873 ft round trip
High point: 582 ft
Low point: 268 ft
Difficulty: ModerateFrom 5.9 mi and 873 ft of climbing
Managed by: National Park Service
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 11
Start: Palomarin Trailhead
Trailhead: 37.9343° N · 122.7468° W

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4.4 mi from the trailhead

Glen Campground

Campground · California

7.9 mi from the trailhead

Point Reyes National Seashore Campground

Campground · California

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Inside Point Reyes National Seashore
1,380 ft of climbing

7.1 mi loop · 1,373 ft gain · Hard

Point Reyes National Seashore · Camp 2 mi away

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Camp under a mile away

2.0 mi loop · 413 ft gain · Easy

Golden Gate National Recreation Area · Camp under a mile away

Greenpicker Trail 1

Summits Firtop
Inside Point Reyes National Seashore
1,134 ft of climbing

6.9 mi loop · 1,134 ft gain · Moderate

Point Reyes National Seashore · Camp 2 mi away

TCC Trail

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Inside Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Camp 4 mi away

4.5 mi out & back · 730 ft gain · Moderate

Golden Gate National Recreation Area · Camp 4 mi away

Creeks to Peaks

Passes Noe Peak
Inside Golden Gate National Recreation Area
2,590 ft of climbing

17.6 mi out & back · 2,590 ft gain · Very hard

Golden Gate National Recreation Area · Camp under a mile away

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- Camp 3 mi away
2.6 mi out & back · 275 ft gain · Easy
Point Reyes National Seashore · Camp 3 mi away

Weather

7-day forecast

Mon66°58°Partly Sunny
Tue67°55°Sunny
Wed68°56°Sunny
Thu64°57°Mostly Sunny
Fri64°58°Slight Chance Light Rain
Sat63°55°Light Rain Likely
Sun58°Light Rain Likely

Mon: Partly Sunny · wind 3 to 8 mph NW

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

Signal

Cell coverage here

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