Bike to Sky Campground

The Sky Trailhead Parking Lot and the Sky Trail from the trailhead to Sky Campground will be closed from Wednesday, September 18, 2024, through Wednesday, October 2, 2024, for resurfacing and trailwork. The parking lot and trailhead will be fully closed with no overnight parking allowed to accommodate staging equipment and materials. While work is performed on Sky Trail, bicycles will be prohibited on Sky Trail. Visitors should also expect to see large trucks on Limatour Road and staging at the pullout across from the Sky Trailhead Parking Lot. --> Distance: 2.8 miles (4.6 km) roundtrip, moderate Ride your bike up a moderate incline along this multi-use trail through Douglas fir forest to Sky Campground, where you can enjoy a break with oceans views. Begin at the Sky Trailhead along Limantour Road and ride on the Sky Trail for 1.4 miles (2.3 km) to arrive at the campground. There are vault toilets and potable water at Sky Campground. Retrace your ride when you are ready to return to the trailhead. Aside from public roads, bikes are only permitted on the northern 2.8 miles (4.5 kilometers) of the Sky Trail in this area of the park. Bikes are prohibited on all other trails in the immediate area since the trails pass through the Phillip Burton Wilderness. Visit the park's Bicycle Riding at Point Reyes National Seashore page for specific regulations pertaining to bicycles and tips and information about trail etiquette and safety. Bicyclists must yield to all other users, especially horse riders. Class I e-bikes under 750 watts (1 h.p.) are allowed on the northern 1.4 miles (2.3 km) of the Sky Trail. The speed limit for all bikes is 15 mph (24 km/h). Please ride respectfully. This route description alone is not a substitute for a trail map. Print out the park's South District trail map (3,422 KB PDF) before your visit, or pick one up at a visitor center on your way. Always check current conditions before heading out into the park and familiarize yourself with park regulations. Please practice Leave No Trace principles. Visit the park's Trail Advisories and Closures page for current information about closed trails, trails blocked by trees, or other temporary hazards or advisories.