Drakes Estero Trailhead

Super pretty hike, but bring ankle high waterproof boots for the mud - it's not a trail for the slip prone.

It's a stunning 4 mile trial with views of the water through most of it. It's a mild hike with some ups and downs easy to do in less than four hours.

Did the roughly seven mile trail segment out to Sunset Beach and really enjoyed it. After descending a bit down a hill through some trees, you spend most of the hike ascending and hiking along a ridge that tracks the shoreline. Great views of the estero and beyond, though be aware its mainly exposed with little shade. Passing through the cattle gates is a fun twist as you’ll often get a close encounter of the bovine-kind. My only issue (and it’s a small one) is that this specific trail isn’t a loop (though you could easily make one by joining up a few other trails).