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 …
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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 …
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: …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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: From Hwy. 101 north of San Rafael, …