Alamere Falls: Rare Tidefall Waterfall in Point Reyes. Photo Credit; Alamere Falls (4414195453).jpg
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Published February 25, 2026
Alamere Falls: Rare Tidefall Waterfall in Point Reyes
In Point Reyes National Seashore via Palomarin Trailhead, Alamere Falls is a stunning tidefall where a 40-foot waterfall cascades directly onto Wildcat Beach. This iconic, challenging hike rewards with ocean-meets-falls drama, but requires careful tide planning for safe beach access.
A Coastal and Riparian Tidefall Oasis
Alamere blends coastal bluffs, chaparral, and seasonal creek flows into Pacific surf, creating a rare tidefall ecosystem. The falls support ferns, mosses, and occasional wildlife; beach hosts tidepooling and shorebirds amid dynamic wave action.
Adventure With a Conservation Conscience
Via Coast Trail from Palomarin (13 to 14 miles round-trip, moderate-hard, 1,600 ft gain) to Wildcat Campground, then 1-mile south beach walk at low tide. Not park-maintained beyond Wildcat; no direct trail to falls top.
Access is strict: arrive early (parking limited), check NOAA tides (low essential for beach passage), pack out waste, stay on paths. High surf advisories common; no pets.
Alamere Falls offers Point Reyes rare tidefall waterfall hiking in remote beauty. For prepared adventurers seeking cascading ocean magic, the timed journey repays caution; a breathtaking coastal rarity.