Point Reyes Horsetrails

Point Reyes Station, California

Description

Scenic rideDiverse terrainWildlifeGood day tripMultiple hikes

I go hiking year round, this summer I wanted to hike a horse friendly trail. It was exhausting, for both of us. But watching my horse play in the water was completely amazing! I didn't even know horses liked the water so much!

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Features

Hiking

Beach

Forest

Scenic

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