Marin Headlands, CA

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Marin Headlands, CA
Adventure Description
by Aron Bosworth | 11.07.13
While the Marin Headlands may be best known for front-andcenter views of the Golden Gate Bridge found at Battery
Spencer, there is much to explore beyond this heavily traveled
viewpoint. Encompassing 2,100 acres of rugged, hilly
landscape overlooking the Pacific, the Marin Headlands have
been protected and managed by the National Park Service as
part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area since 1970,
and for good reason. The area is an outdoor recreation
treasure trove. With dozens of miles of hiking and mountain
biking trails, walk-in campgrounds, a handful of
spectacular beaches and numerous historical sites of interest,
the viewpoints only scratch the surface of this outdoor
playground.
Aron Bosworth | 11.07.13
Highlights
MANAGED BY: National Park Service
BBQ/CAMPFIRE GRILLS: Yes
AREA: 2,100.00 acres (849.84 hectares)
PREFERABLE SEASON(S): Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
DOGS ALLOWED: Yes
CONGESTION: High
CLOSEST METROPOLITAN AREA: San Francisco
TIME TO GET THERE: 0:25 hours
The Marin Headlands area encompasses the coastline running
from Fort Baker west to Point Bonita and northwest to Muir
Beach, including the majority of the hills and valleys between
the coast and the 101 Freeway. Depending on one’s
destination, there are multiple access roads, chief among them
Conzelman Road, Bunker Road in the south, Tennessee Valley
Road, and Highway 1 slightly further north.
Highlights include Battery Spencer, Hawk Hill, Point Bonita
Lighthouse, Kirby Beach, Rodeo Beach, Tennesse Valley and
Muir Beach. Trails can be picked up and explored from many
of these locations. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the rich
network of trails for mountain biking, trail running and hiking,
including the Coastal Trail, Miwok Trail, Pirate Cove Trail and
numerous others threading their way through the valleys and
up ridges, such as the trail extending from Tennessee Valley to
Middle Green Gulch Loop. Other hikes lead to a beaches and
campgrounds like Kirby Cove, and beachcombers and surfers
will enjoy Rodeo Beach and Muir Beach.
While dogs are allowed on leash or under voice control in
some areas of the Marin Headlands, it is important to note
they are prohibited in other areas. Be sure to check the
regulations by calling (415) 331-1540 before you get to the
trailhead with your dog.
ROAD CONDITION: Paved
DAY-USE/PARKING PASS REQ'D: Not Required
Getting there (from San Francisco):
From downtown San Francisco head north on Van Ness
Ave / US-101 N
After 1.8 miles turn left onto Lombard Street / US-101 N
Continue onto US-101/Richardson Ave
Continue following US-101 N for 4 miles across the Golden
Gate Bridge
After the Golden Gate Bridge take exit 442, Alexander Ave
Keep left at the fork, follow signs for US-101 S/San
Francisco
Turn left onto Alexander Ave
After 0.2 miles turn right onto Conzelman Road
In 0.3 miles there will be a parking area on the left; park at
Battery Spencer
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Continue down Conzelman Road to access Kirby Cove, Hawk Hill, Point Bonita, and Rodeo Beach
Tennesse Valley Trailhead; 15 miles, 30 minutes.:
From downtown San Francisco head north on Van Ness Ave / US-101 N
After 1.8 miles turn left onto Lombard Street / US-101 N
Continue onto US-101/Richardson Ave Continue to follow US-101 N across the Golden Gate Bridge
After 7.6 miles exit onto onto CA-1 N toward Mill Valley/Stinson Beach, exit 445B
After 0.7 miles turn left onto Tennessee Valley Rd
Continue straight on Tennessee Valley Rd for 1.7 miles
Park in gravel lot at Tennessee Valley Trailhead
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Thornton State Beach
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