Sonoma Coast State Park Photos

At our turnaround point, looking north along South Salmon Creek Beach. Note the horseback riders headed in our direction. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

Shorebirds quickly follow receding tides looking for food in the sand. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

According to the official park map, there's a trail here. We couldn't be sure. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

Pomo Canyon Trail has more tree cover and close in vegetation than the Red Hill Trail. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

The trails provide numerous views inland where multiple ridges can be seen for miles and miles. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

Coppertone looking back on the trail with a layer of fog high overhead. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

A view of Jenner and the Russian River as it empties into the Pacific Ocean. A layer of fog obscures some of the hilltops. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

As the trail ascends it passes by several rock outcroppings, some of which provide framing for a view of the Pacific Ocean, such as this one. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

Looking back towards the Shell Beach trailhead and the Pacific Ocean. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

The trail descends into Furlong Gulch to pass over the creek and provide access to the beach. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

Coppertone descends from Peaked Hill south towards Shell Beach. The Sunset Boulders sit at the base of the hill. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

Coppertone stands on the Peaked Hill summit with the inland hills in the distance. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

The prominent peninsula in the distance is Goat Rock. The Kortum Trails ends at Blind Beach short of that spot. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

A closeup view of the Sunset Boulders. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

Kortum Trail heading towards Sunset Boulders with Peaking Hill in the background. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

Coppertone walks along the Kortum Trail a bit inshore from the coast. Boardwalks provide secure footing over boggy or rough terrain. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

Coppertone on one of the many overlooks above the ragged Pacific Ocean shore below. (Photo by Austin Explorer)