Summer Solstice Yoga and Swimming at Bass Lake

Come celebrate summer solstice with me and a small group of fun-loving nature enthusiasts! Hike along a moderately strenuous trail to Bass Lake in Point Reyes National Seashore. There are beautiful views of the coast, rolling green hills, and canopies of eucalyptus and redwood. After a little swim, in the lake to cool off we will share a yoga class celebrating the spirit of summer.

Where to meet:

We will begin from the Palomarin Trailhead and head northwest on the Coast Trail at 1:15pm. Plan to arrive early since parking can be hard to find.

The hike:

This is a 6 miles (9.6 km) roundtrip, moderate hike. The trail itself is wide and well-maintained. There is a ton of poison oak but it was easily avoided due to the width of the trail. Bass Lake is a popular, but unofficial, swimming spot; accessing the lakeside can be challenging. There are no lifeguards—swim at your own risk. There are no toilets at Bass Lake; be sure to use the vault toilets at the Palomarin Trailhead before starting your hike. Please practice Leave No Trace principles. No dogs (park rule). Leader keeps a pace a bit on the slow side of moderate.

Date:

June 18th from 1-6pm

Registration:

I am asking $20. Payment goes to sierralaurel@gmail.com on Zelle or Sierra-Wagner-6 on Venmo. No one turned away for lack of funds. Please message me if you prefer to pay cash at the event.

What to bring:

• Good hiking shoes

• Water

• Snacks

• Swimsuit (optional)

• Sunscreen

• Hat

• Jacket

In the event of bad weather or less than 6 participants, event leaders will cancel and issue a full refund. Cancellations by participants with a minimum of 48-hours notice will be issued a full refund. No refunds for cancellations with less than 48 hr notice or no-shows.

By signing up for this hike, you agree to the following:

I recognize that there are risks associated with participating in group hikes. I assume full responsibility for personal injury, including disease-carrying insect bites, to myself and family members. I agree to indemnify and release from liability the leaders of this group against all claims, causes of action, damages, judgments, costs or expenses, including attorney fees which may arise.