A magical hike featuring a hidden fresh water lake as you approach the ocean. Take the marked Coast Trail which will enter a grove of large eucalyptus trees and then leaves the woods and edges toward the ocean along some very steep, dramatic cliffs. Enjoy the beautiful views!! Bring a camera. On a clear day, you have a great view west to the Farallones, and south to Montara Mountain. The trail will then drop to greet Bass Lake on the left, a lovely spot for a swim and a nice picnic lunch (beware of nude sunbathers). After your visit to the Lake, continue to follow Coast Trail to the ocean, where you will encounter a few waterfalls (in the rainy season) and you have to climb down to reach the sprawling sandy beach. It is a bit of a climb down but well worth it! Things you will see on this trail: Coyote brush, California coffeeberry, lupines, and California sagebrush, Douglas firs, blackberries, ferns, some wildflowers, including iris, California buttercup, Indian paintbrush, and silver lupine. For more information visit the Point Reyes National Seashore Official Web site: click here.