Alamere Falls, Coastal waterfall in Point Reyes National Seashore, United States.
Alamere Falls is a coastal waterfall in Point Reyes National Seashore, Marin County, California, where Alamere Creek drops over fragile shale cliffs at Alamere Creek Beach and flows directly into the ocean. Upstream, the upper Alamere Falls consists of three separate cascades about 20–30 feet (6–9 m) high, all fed by Alamere Creek.
The coastline around the present waterfall was protected as a national seashore in 1962, after lawmakers wanted to halt rapid development in the region. Before that designation, the Coast Miwok and other groups used the surrounding land for hunting, fishing, and gathering for centuries.
The name Alamere comes from a 19th-century land grant, and today visitors often walk in small groups along the narrow beach below the cascade. Many linger for a while to watch the tidal changes or feel the cool water as it strikes the sand directly.
The trail from Palomarin trailhead covers about 21 kilometers (13 miles) round trip over unpaved paths that can become slippery after rain. Sturdy shoes and plenty of drinking water are necessary, as there is little shade or facilities along the route.
Alamere Falls drops over shale cliffs directly onto Alamere Creek Beach, so the stream reaches the ocean only after crossing the sand. The upper falls above it, three separate cascades of about 20–30 feet (6–9 m), are fed by the same Alamere Creek.
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