MARIN LOOP FROM OAKWOOD TO TENNESSEE VALLEYS
Hike Date: Saturday, March 16, 2024
Leader: Ken Robin
Leader Email: k.robin@sbcglobal.net
Leader Phone: 510-926-9220
Meeting Locations (ONLY IF you've communicated with a driver or the hikeleader): Whole Foods - 2001 Market St. @ Dolores (on the Dolores St. side); parking on the street or below; Rockridge BART - bottom of escalator.
SF Meeting Time: 9:30 AM, departing shortly afterwards;
Rockridge Meeting Time: 9:20 AM, departing shortly afterwards.
FOR THOSE NEEDING OR OFFERING TO CARPOOL, I'LL CONTACT YOU BY EMAIL LATE THURSDAY OR EARLY FRIDAY AT THE LATEST.
Rating: Level 3
Mileage: 6 miles
Elevation Gain: 1000'
Description: This hike begins in a pretty, wooded valley, then up to a succession of ridges, which provide spectacular views of Richardson Bay, Gerbode Valley, and Tennessee Valley. We'll take Old Springs trail to Tennessee Valley, and then shaded Rhubarb trail back to the cars. It's all a very short distance from San Francisco. There are a few moderately steep parts, but most of the route climbs and descends gradually. We should see the beginning of the wildflower season.There's an option to reduce the length of the hike by 2 miles if the weather isn't cooperating. Although dogs are allowed in Oakwood Valley, they're not allowed in Tennessee Valley where half the hike will take place.
Bring / Wear: Water, lunch, layers for a winter hike, hat and sunscreen for the sunny portions. Poles would be useful on the steeper sections.
Weather Policy: Hike will take place rain or shine.
Trailhead Meeting Place: Exit Hwy 101 in Marin at the Stinson Beach/Hwy 1 exit. Shortly there will be a dedicated left turn light. Turn left here onto Tennessee Valley Road. In a half mile there will be a large meadow on the left. Park on either side of the road and we'll meet in the meadow where the Oakwood Valley trailhead meets the road. Google Maps Link
Trailhead Meeting Time: 10:00 AM
Trailhead Departure Time: 10:15 AM
Total driving distance: from SF: 23 miles; from Rockridge: 55.5 miles
Passenger Carpool Fees from SF: $5 From Rockridge BART: $9
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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 |
