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Gerstle Cove Marine Reserve – Salt Point Rock Formations loop from Salt Point State Park

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Gerstle Cove Marine Reserve – Salt Point Rock Formations loop from Salt Point State Park

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Gerstle Cove Marine Reserve – Salt Point Rock Formations loop from Salt Point State Park

01:34

5.90km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Salt Point State Park

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Start point

Parking

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546 m

Gerstle Cove Marine Reserve

Highlight • Beach

Rocky but beautiful cove under tall cliffs.
Sandstone from Salt Point was used in the construction of San Francisco's streets and buildings during the mid-1800s. At the rocks at Gerstle …

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1.54 km

Warren Creek, Salt Point Trail

Highlight • Trail

Scenic coastal trail along the cliffs

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2.78 km

Salt Point Rock Formations

Highlight • Natural Monument

Salt point is located on the Sonoma coast. The sea can be dangerous here. Be extremely cautious, because the waves can be quite big especially in winter.

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4.24 km

Salt Point Coastal Trail

Highlight • Trail

Atop the cliff walls is the Salt Point Trail, which winds along the grassy mesa offering views out over the water. Be mindful while biking here, since it's the most …

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4.25 km

Salt Point Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Atop the cliff walls is the Salt Point Trail, which winds along the grassy mesa offering views out over the water. Be mindful while biking here, since it's the most …

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5.90 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.46 km

1.56 km

462 m

397 m

Surfaces

3.92 km

1.22 km

397 m

351 m

Elevation

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Saturday 23 May

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Gerstle Cove Marine Reserve – Salt Point Rock Formations loop from Salt Point State Park

Gerstle Cove Marine Reserve

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