TENNESSEE VALLEY TO MUIR BEACH LOOP
Leader: Sam Kaufman
Leader Email: geogrman@yahoo.com
Leader Phone: (510) 599-4056
Meeting Date and Day: Saturday, Feb 02 2019
Meeting Time: 9:00 AM
Departure Time: 9:15 AM
Meeting Place: Safeway sign at Market & Dolores
Rating: Level-3
Mileage: 8
Elevation Gain: 1550
Description: One of the Bay Area's prettiest hikes with lots of ocean vistas. We'll climb the steep Fox Trail out of Tennessee Valley to the Coyote Ridge trail and down the Green Gulch trail to Green Gulch farm and Zen Buddhist retreat center. We'll quietly enjoy the garden and the farm, then continue our hike to Muir Beach for lunch. We'll return on the roller-coaster Coast Trail through Pirate's Cove with beautiful ocean views then back down to Tennessee Valley for a leisurely stroll back to our cars.
Bring/Wear: water, hiking shoes or boots, clothing layers for sun, wind or light rain, snacking and lunching supplies, sunscreen.
Rain Policy: Canceled in the event of heavy rain
Driving Distance: 28 miles
Total Bridge Tolls and Entry Fees: $7.00
Carpooling Fee: $9.00 per passenger
Alternative Meeting Place: Tennessee Valley parking lot at 10 a.m. Mill Valley exit north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Watch for the Tennessee Valley left turn lane (marked). Trail head is at the end of the road. G-Maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/uitgkuXSnLv
Alternative Meeting Time: 10:00 AM
Alternative Meeting Departure Time: 10:15 AM