![]() The other trail departing from this trailhead is the Inverness Ridge Trail. The Bayview Trail has an eastern leg that follows Limantour Road to the Sky Trailhead connecting with the Laguna Trail along the way. There are several options to make it a loop. The Bayview Trail heads west downhill through bishop pine trees and coastal scrub to the Drakes View Trail and Muddy Hollow Road Trail. Perched at the top of the Inverness Ridge on Limantour Road, the Bayview Trailhead offers several loop options that follow the Inverness Ridge and go downhill offering coastal views. Learn more about this trail including Point Reyes National Seashore park regulations (bikes, pets, drones, etc.) on the Point Reyes National Seashore Abbotts Lagoon Trailhead page. A vault toilet is located at the parking lot. ![]() The parking lot can accommodate ~40 vehicles. The dirt/gravel parking lot is on the west side of Pierce Point Road 3.4 miles from its junction with Sir Francis Drake Boulevard. The Abbotts Lagoon Trailhead is located along Pierce Point Road approximately 20 minutes by car from the Bear Valley Visitor Center. After the footbridge, follow the lagoon shoreline for the easiest path to the ocean. Hike to the ocean (2.8 miles out and back), easy. The footbridge is where you’re most likely to spot the river otters. ![]() Hike to the footbridge (2 miles out and back), easy. Climb up the hill right before the footbridge for fabulous views overlooking the lagoon and ocean, and the best spring wildflowers. ![]() Something beautiful is always blooming here - wildflowers in the spring, cobwebby thistle and coastal hedge-nettle in the summer. Watch for migrating birds (and the local friendly song sparrows), river otters, bobcats, herons, burrowing owls, long-tailed weasel, and more. The Abbotts Lagoon Trail is a popular spot for wildlife photographers and a favorite trail of many people. ![]()
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