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4.1 miles
Distance
374 ft
Climb
-510 ft
Descent
00:37:29
Avg time
-137 ft
Altitude change
13 ft
Altitude min
232 ft
Altitude max
156 ft
Altitude start
20 ft
Altitude end
-0.6%
Grade
-23.2%
Grade max
24.5%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1,312 ft
Distance flat
00:37:29
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Estero Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Point Reyes National Seashore
    Point Reyes Station, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #76084 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #91315 in Trail Running
    • #50630 in Hiking
    • #1477 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    National Park Service

Estero trail starts immediately after you leave the FREE PARKING area, it then heads downhill into the Pine trees where it's a bit loamy, cross the bridge over the water and start your first climb that winds along the water. There are multiple climbs throughout the trail, sometimes you will be met with a cattle gate due to the free roam cattle on the land.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Estero Trail

        ▼ Where is Estero Trail located?
        Estero Trail is located in Point Reyes National Seashore, Point Reyes Station, California, United States. It is part of the Point Reyes National Seashore trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.08155, -122.91399.
        ▼ How hard is Estero Trail?
        Estero Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Estero Trail?
        Estero Trail has 374 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 510 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 13 ft to 232 ft.
        ▼ Is Estero Trail a point to point trail?
        Estero Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Estero Trail?
        Estero Trail is 4.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Estero Trail?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Estero Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Estero Trail?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Estero Trail are:
        • July (8 activities)
        • June (4 activities)
        • February (4 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Estero Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Estero Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Estero Trail?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 40 minutes to ride Estero Trail. The trail is 4.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Estero Trail?
        Estero Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 210 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 211 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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