Salt Point State Park - Jenner, CA

Salt Point State Park has a little something for everyone -- rocks carved and shaped by crashing waves; a grassy headland; forests consisting of redwoods, pines and other trees; prairie meadows; and a wide variety of plants and flowers. I hiked an 8.5-mile loop that took me through the headland and along the shoreline before heading into the inland hills.


Rocks and Waves

California Coastline
California Coastline

California Coastline
Closer View

Wave on the Rocks
Wave Meets Rock

Water Runoff
Water Drains off the Rocks

Frothy Inlet
Frothy Inlet

Crashing Waves
Impact!


Coastal Headland

Coastal Headland
Coastal Headland

Coastal Headland
Looking Northward


Forests

Evergreen Forest
Evergreen Forest

Pygmy Forest
Pygmy Forest
(moss covered trees stunted by the elements)

Swampy Water
Swampy Water amid the Evergreens


Prairie

Grassy Meadow
Grassy Meadow called "Prairie"

Grassy Meadow
Pleasant Oasis within the Forest


Wildflowers

Andrews' Clintonia
Andrews' Clintonia

Leopard Lily
Leopard Lily


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