Category Archives: Marin County

Golden Gate National Recreation Area – Tennessee Valley Trail

Posted on April 22, 2018 by trailhiker

This hike could be characterized as short and sweet: short, at just over 4 miles round trip, and sweet, for the stunning views and beautiful wildflowers.  The Tennessee Valley Trail leads from a trailhead at the end of Tennessee Valley … Continue reading →

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Indian Tree Preserve to Big Rock

Posted on June 6, 2017 by trailhiker

Most years I try to go on a special hike to celebrate National Trails Day on the first Saturday of June.  The National Trails Day tag line – hit the trail, make new friends, find an adventure – appeals to … Continue reading →

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Ridge to Bridge 20-mile hike

Posted on April 27, 2015 by trailhiker

The Bay Area Ridge Trail Council hosts an annual event called Ridge to Bridge, which includes several options to experience the Bay Area Ridge Trail in Marin County leading to and across the Golden Gate Bridge. Hiking options include 10, … Continue reading →

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Ring Mountain Open Space: Phyllis Ellman Loop Trail

Posted on April 20, 2015 by trailhiker

The motivation for this hike was to try to see the rare and endangered Tiburon mariposa lily, which had been featured on a recent segment on a local TV news program. These mariposa lilies grow on Tiburon Peninsula, in southern … Continue reading →

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Mt Tamalpais State Park: Bolinas-Fairfax Rd to Pantoll Ranger Station

Posted on June 30, 2013 by trailhiker

This Marin County hike, mostly in Mt Tamalpais State Park, was on a warm, summery day. The Bay Area Ridge Trail segment goes between Pantoll Ranger Station and Bolinas-Fairfax Rd, mostly on the Coastal Trail. I started at the Bolinas-Fairfax … Continue reading →

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Loma Alta Open Space Preserve

Posted on December 17, 2012 by trailhiker

When I planned this hike up and over Loma Alta in Marin County, I did not fully realize the potential for fabulous views, so I was delightfully surprised.  This segment of the Bay Area Ridge Trail passes between trailheads at … Continue reading →

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Bolinas Ridge Fire Road

Posted on November 15, 2012 by trailhiker

The forecast for the day of this hike was for clear weather along the coast, so it was an easy decision to drive up to Marin County and hike a section of the Bay Area Ridge Trail.  I decided to … Continue reading →

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Samuel P. Taylor State Park and San Geronimo Ridge Road

Posted on October 31, 2012 by trailhiker

I had recently hiked the Bay Area Ridge Trail segments to the northwest and southeast of this one.  I was happy to return to hike this segment from the Samuel P. Taylor State Park entrance nearly to Green Hill on … Continue reading →

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San Geronimo Ridge Road: Green Hill to Sir Francis Drake Blvd

Posted on September 29, 2012 by trailhiker

This out-and-back hike was a segment of the Bay Area Ridge Trail mainly along the San Geronimo Ridge between the Mt Tamalpais Watershed area of the Marin Municipal Water District and Gary Giacomini Open Space Preserve.  I started at a … Continue reading →

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Mt. Burdell, Little Mountain, and Verissimo Hills Open Space Preserves

Posted on September 9, 2012 by trailhiker

This hike on the Bay Area Ridge Trail includes a round-trip hike through the heart of Mt. Burdell Open Space Preserve and a shorter round-trip hike through Little Mountain Open Space Preserve skirting part of the Verissimo Hills Open Space … Continue reading →

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