The Bay View Loop Trail provides hikers and bikers with spectacular vistas of China Camp State Park and San Pablo Bay. Leaving from the Back Ranch Meadows Campground area, the trail rises above the bay, leading into the park's most remote areas. The trail is short but steep and is a great trail run or quick bike ride. 

Views to the east of Miwok Meadows and San Pablo Bay from the Bay View Trail

Indian Paintbrush is one of many wildflowers that lines the Bay View Trail during springtime

The Bay View Trail provides exceptional views of the China Camp backcountry

A turkey forages for food near the junction of the Shoreline and Bay View Trails

Douglas Iris is one of two Iris species in the park - the other is Ground Iris

The Bay View Trail passes by several stands of young redwood trees - Redwoods get most of their water by way of fog

The lower elevations of the Bay View Trail are dominated by Pacific Madrone (Arbutus menziesii) trees

The Bay View Trail connects with the Shoreline Trail which acts as the park's main artery