June 26, 2021 - Nick, Melanie, Silo and Milo.
This was a repeat of the fun low tide hike we have done several times in the past. There must be at least a -1.5 tide, so there are only a handful of opportunities each year where you can safely make it through and/or around many obstacles. It's a very early start, but only takes about three hours to complete...and that's if you hob nob around, which is part of the fun.
Trip Info
Hike Description: Low tide shore hike with obstacles
Experience Needed: Intermediate hiker with thrist for adventure
Will You Get Wet: Yes
Will You Fall Down: Hell yes!
Location: Point Reyes National Seashore
Start: McClures Beach Trailhead
Finish: Kehoe Beach Trailhead
Shuttle Required: Yes
Distance: 4.0 miles along seashore
Tide Height: Must be -1.5 or lower (start 1 hour before low tide at McClures Beach trailhead)
June 26, 2021 Trip notes
Overcast but comfortable, no wind.
Tide Height: -1.9 @ 7:06am
Hike Time: 3 hours
Number of hikers: 4
Comments
As far as difficulty, this trip was the easiest it has ever been as far as getting through the obstacles. The -1.9 tide was part of it, but the "trough" was filled in with sand and was only about knee deep. The approach to the Keyhole was again, only about knee deep. Usually, because the Keyhole is towards the end of the hike, it can get challenging making to the chute with the serge and waves rolling in. This year it seemed calm and was an easier stroll.
