MARIN HEADLANDS FROM TENNESSEE VALLEY TRAILHEAD
Leader: Carl Stein
Leader Email: carl@sfhiking.com
Leader Phone: 415-794-2275
Meeting Date and Day: Saturday, July 22, 2023
Meeting Location: Whole Foods; 2001 Market St. @ Dolores (on the Dolores St. side); parking on the street or below.
Please only show up at Whole Foods if you've arranged to meet your ride or driver there.
Meeting Time: 9:00 AM, departing shortly afterwards.
Rating: Level 4
Mileage: 10 miles
Elevation Gain: 1500'
Description: We'll start at the Tennessee Valley parking area trailhead and hike up the gradual ascent of the Marincello trail to the Alta trail. We'll pass the Clyde Warhaftig bench on our way to the Rodeo Valley trail. Lunch at Rodeo Beach. We'll loop back to our starting point via the Coastal trail and the Tennessee Valley trail. Scenic views to include hills, valleys, ocean, abandoned bunkers, trees, and boats and bridges (unless obscured by fog). Wildlife may include birds, butterflies and other insects, lizards, rabbits, squirrels, coyotes, horses, and humans.
Bring/Wear: 2 liters water (more if the day is hot), lunch, snacks, hat, sunscreen, layers for possible wind and fog, sturdy hiking shoes/boots, hiking poles if you like.
Rain Policy: Canceled in the event of rain.
Trailhead Meeting Place: Take the Stinson Beach/Hwy. 1 exit from 101. Around the first bend there is a light for a left turn onto Tennessee Valley Road. Take it to the end and park where you can. Google Maps link
Trailhead Meeting Time: 9:45 AM
Trailhead Departure Time: 10:00 AM
Carpool Fees from SF: $6; $9 from Rockridge BART.
Level-1
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Level-2
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Level-3 |
Level-4 |
Level-5 |
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easiest
< 5 miles
< 500' gain
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moderately easy
5-7 miles
< 1000' gain |
moderate
7-9 miles
< 1500' gain
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strenuous
9-12 miles
< 2000' gain
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very strenuous
12-15+ miles
>2000' gain |
