Sunset Beach Trail,
Point Reyes National Seashore

Located 20.6 miles from Novato, California (CA)
4 Stars
2,953 Steps 1  (1.4 mi)
Trails National Seashores Point Reyes Sunset Beach Trail

Elevation

The Sunset Beach Trail has a maximum elevation of 161 ft., a minimum elevation of 10 ft. and an elevation range of 151 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.4 mi10 ft161 ft151 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
29 min2.833 ft128 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
29 min10.7128 ft33 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 Sunset Beach 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. North Topo Map: Tomales, CA
  2. Northeast Topo Map: Point Reyes NE, CA
  3. West Topo Map: Drakes Bay OE W, CA
  4. Topo Map: Drakes Bay, CA
  5. East Topo Map: Inverness, CA
  6. Southwest Topo Map: Drakes Bay OE SW, CA
  7. South Topo Map: Drakes Bay OE S, CA
  8. Southeast Topo Map: Double Point, CA

FAQ

What is the length of the Sunset Beach Trail?
The length of the trail is 1.4 miles (2.2 km) or 2,953 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Sunset Beach Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 29 minutes in one direction and in 29 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.