Length: 0.16 mi
Est. time: 6m
Gain: 9 ft
Loss: 14 ft
Max elev: 89 ft
Elevation profile
+9 ft gain · −14 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Chimney Rock Parking Lot (ParkingLot) · 20 accessible spaces
Point Reyes Lighthouse Visitor Center (VisitorCenter)
Walk the Elephant Seal Overlook Trail
⏱ <p>Allow 15 to 20 minutes to walk to and from the Elephant Seal Overlook. Allow for more time to watch the elephant seals and other wildlife.</p>
🗓 winter, spring, summer, fall
Elephant Seal Viewing
🗓 winter, spring, summer, fall
Plan smart, verify on site
Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, medium confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.