Point Reyes National Seashore

Stewart Sunset Point–Bolema Trail, 7 sights

13.1 mi · ▲ 2,182 ft · 5 hr 27 min

Stewart Sunset Point–Bolema Trail, 7 sights is a 13.1-mile out-and-back in Point Reyes National Seashore near Five Brooks, CA. The route reaches Stewart Sunset Point. It climbs 2,182 ft, with sections as steep as 16% grade. It scores 62/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi220 – 1,181 ft · steepest grade: 16%13.4 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Five Brooks Trailhead 37.99735, -122.75780
Nearest town Five Brooks, CA

Directions

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Stewart Sunset Point–Bolema Trail, 7 sights

13.1 mi · ▲ 2,182 ft · 5 hr 27 min

Elevation 221–1,181 ft

Out & Back · Point Reyes National Seashore

Trailhead: Five Brooks Trailhead · 37.99735, -122.75780

Weather Aug 3: Clear, high 85°F / low 58° · precip 0% · wind 5 mph · sunrise 6:17 AM · sunset 8:19 PM

No dogs on part of this route · Toilets at the trailhead · Drinking water at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start on Stewart Trail, heading NW.
  2. 350 ftTurn left onto Olema Valley Trail, heading S.
  3. 1.3 miSharp right onto Bolema Trail, heading NW.
  4. 1.1 miBear right onto Ridge Trail, heading W.
  5. 1.3 miContinue straight onto Ridge, heading W.
  6. 450 ftTurn left onto Stewart Trail, heading NW.
  7. 0.6 miPass Stewart Sunset Point.
  8. 150 ftContinue straight onto Stewart, heading W.
  9. 50 ftTurn left onto Old Out Road, heading W.
  10. 2.1 miBear left onto Ocean Lake Loop, heading S.
  11. 50 ftReach Stewart Sunset Point, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  12. 50 ftBear right onto Coast Trail, heading S.
  13. 1.8 miBear left onto Old Out Road, heading N.
  14. 0.3 miTurn right onto Stewart, heading N.
  15. 50 ftContinue straight onto Stewart Trail, heading N.
  16. 0.7 miTurn right onto Ridge, heading N.
  17. 450 ftContinue straight onto Ridge Trail, heading N.
  18. 1.3 miBear left onto Bolema Trail, heading SW.
  19. 1.1 miSharp left onto Olema Valley Trail, heading SE.
  20. 1.3 miTurn right onto Stewart Trail, heading E.
  21. 50 ftArrive back at the trailhead.

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Trail surface

12% dirt88% unspecified

Weather

ClearTemperature 85°F58°
Precip0%Wind5 mphUV7Humidity64%
Hourly temperature
85°55°
Sunrise 6:17 AM12 AM3 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PMSunset 8:19 PM
Tue 72°55°
Wed 69°55°
Thu 68°52°
Fri 68°52°
Sat 67°52°
Sun 65°52°

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 2.5 mi in (~89 min). Leave by 6:31 PM for the 8:19 PM sunset. Back at your car by 9:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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Good to know

  • No dogs on part of this route
  • Toilets at the trailhead
  • Drinking water at the trailhead
  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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