Mc Innis Park Map San Francisco
What’s Best: A large marsh, where the confluence of two creeks makes for one of Marin’s best places to explore wetland ecology. Parking: From just north of San Rafael on …
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Tennessee Valley Map San Francisco
What’s Best: Quick access from central Marin to a dramatic beach, and hikes up to the high, open ridges on either side of this narrow coastal valley. With a good-sized …
Alpine Lake Map San Francisco
What’s Best: Remote Marin vistas from 1,500-foot-high ridge tops with peculiar geology and trees; or a white-water creek, deep in a conifer forest reminiscent of the Pacific Northwest. Parking: From …
Baltimore Canyon Map San Francisco
What’s Best: A long contour road along the top of a lush, forested canyon; or trails to vistas from the green shoulders of Tamalpais. Parking: From Hwy. 101, take Sir …
Angel Island Map San Francisco
What’s Best: Several beaches, a peak to view the entire Bay Area, and 738 forested acres an island home to wildlife, and the site for dozens of historical buildings that …
Fairfax Map San Francisco
What’s Best: Find an organic snack or offbeat gift in bohemian Fairfax, followed by a hike or bike ride at nearby Deer Park, a redwood-studded gateway to the Mt. Tam …
Black Point Map San Francisco
What’s Best: A levee walk in a wildlife preserve in the northeastern corner of Marin, where an oak island sits at the mouth of the Petaluma River. Parking: From Hwy. …
Starkweather Park Map San Francisco
What’s Best: Marin’s longest and least traveled shoreline multi-use path, along San Rafael Bay, perfect for an after-work or morning jog. Parking: Photo Gallery of Starkweather Park Map San Francisco …
Marin Civic Center Map San Francisco
What’s Best: Stroll Frank Lloyd Wright’s futuristic architecture; or take a short hike with the shorebirds at your choice of three marsh and lagoon parks. Parking: From Hwy. 101, take …
Bon Tempe Lake Map San Francisco
Bon Tempe Lake hike: Head up a short connector road from the parking area, toward the Shadyside Trail and walk across the wide dam that forms the west shore of …
Paradise Beach Park Map San Francisco
To continue to Belvedere Island, continue on Main Street as it curves right along Ark Row, a series of tree-shaded boutiques and galleries housed in restored arks, each about 100 …
Old Hamilton Field Map San Francisco
What’s Best: Bike tours lead into the past beside the rolling lawns of tile-roofed bungalows on this Spanish-style, retired military base; or ride along a levee to preview what is …
Tiburon Map San Francisco
For a more-adventurous Tiburon Peninsula grand loop taking in the entire land mass on a run of 13 miles do the Tiburon Peninsula loop, only do not turn left on …
Corte Madera Creek Map San Francisco
What’s Best: A multi-use path through the heart of Marin that makes a loop alongside both banks of wide canal, with a view of Mount Tamalpais. Parking: From Highway 101, …
Phoenix Lake Map San Francisco
What’s Best: Avoid busy weekends and feel far away at this close-in woodsy lake, tucked into the steep folds of Tamalpais a gateway for watershed hikes and bicycle rides. Parking: …