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Drakes Estero is an expansive estuary in Marin County on the Pacific coast of northern California in the United States. It is created by the confluence of several streams and feeds Drakes Bay, approximately 25 mi (40 km) northwest of San Francisco. It is protected from the main bay by a narrow spit of land. The estaury provides the main drainage for the Point Reyes peninsula.

Drakes Estero

Drakes Estero is considered by many historians to be the most likely landing spot of Francis Drake on the coast of North America in 1579 during his circumnavigation of the world by sea. The determination the site, however, remains controversial.

Bay Area Hiker: Estero Trailhead (2116 words)
	Continue on Sir Francis Drake about 7.5 more miles, and turn left at the sign "Estero Trail." Drive slowly (there may be cows on this narrow road) about 1 more mile to the trailhead on the right side of the road.
	Estero is one of the loneliest trailheads at Point Reyes, and seems to get the most use from locals.
	As Estero Trail nears the bay, the path curves to the left near a sign warning that marine mammals are protected by federal laws (elephant and harbor seals breed and give birth on the shores of Point Reyes in the winter).

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