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Bass Lake is unofficially the best swimming hole at Point Reyes, but access can be challenging and there are no lifeguards - swim at your own risk.

Half-Day Run: Hike in via the Coast Trail - South. Bass Lake is about three miles from the Palomarin Trailhead.

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Brian Smith

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