Drakes View Trail,
Point Reyes National Seashore

Located 16.1 miles from Novato, California (CA)
4 Stars
4,273 Steps 1  (1.9 mi)
Trails National Seashores Point Reyes Drakes View Trail

Elevation

The Drakes View Trail has a maximum elevation of 1,040 ft., a minimum elevation of 161 ft. and an elevation range of 879 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.9 mi161 ft1,040 ft879 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
60 min76.0912 ft39 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
46 min3.239 ft912 ft
Data Accuracy
No Star Rating
Data Reliability
No Star Rating

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Drakes View Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Tomales, CA
  2. North Topo Map: Point Reyes NE, CA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Petaluma, CA
  4. West Topo Map: Drakes Bay, CA
  5. Topo Map: Inverness, CA
  6. East Topo Map: San Geronimo, CA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Drakes Bay OE S, CA
  8. South Topo Map: Double Point, CA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Bolinas, CA

FAQ

What is the length of the Drakes View Trail?
The length of the trail is 1.9 miles (3.1 km) or 4,273 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Drakes View Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 60 minutes in one direction and in 46 minutes in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.