The Fourth of July weekend was a great time to do a day trip outside my normal stomping grounds. My friend Alex was game for an adventure, so we decided to hit up the Tomales Point Trail in Point Reyes National Seashore . Hike Stats: Distance: 9.5 miles Elevation gain: 1,223 feet Moving time: 3:14 Elapsed time: 4:13 Trailhead: goo.gl/kaMAE3 According to this site , the hike is rated as Challenging , but I'd rate it as Moderate . Though there were some hills, but I didn't find them particularly difficult or steep. That said, I do live in San Francisco, so my view on hills is likely skewed. Why this hike was awesome: Tomales Point 1. Non-stop ocean and bay views: This hike follows a narrow peninsula between Tomales Bay and the Pacific Ocean. This means you are surrounded by water for the entire route. The first part of the hike ends at Tomales Point, a great place to have a picnic lunch while soaking in the views. 2. Wildlife: The...