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Alta Trail

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  2. CA
  3. …Bay Area
  4. …Golden Gate & Marin
  5. Marin Headlands
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Length

2.6 Miles 4.2 Kilometers


Elevation

576' 176 m

Ascent

-33' -10 m

Descent

4%

Avg Grade (3°)

17%

Max Grade (10°)

900' 274 m

High

339' 103 m

Low

Conditions

Unknown
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“The quickest access to the Marin Headlands if hiking up from Sausilito. ”

— Phil DiGirolamo
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Overview

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Family Friendly: You can take a side trip down into the Tennessee Valley and hang out at the little pond. It is a little work hiking down, but can be fun.
Dogs: Leashed

Description [Suggest Changes]

This is a long but gradual climb from the eastern side of the Marin Headlands. This fire road is in really great shape so makes it easy to meander along.

As you climb up and out of the woods, look east out to the two peaks of Mount Diablo. Below is Sausalito, the Belvedere Peninsula, and Tiburon. When you arrive at the top, you'll be able to connect with trails that view the Golden Gate Bridge and the Rodeo Valley.

If you decide to head down on the Oakwood Meadow Trail, there is a little pond where I have seen others let their dogs swim.

Contacts

Land Manager: National Park Service - Golden Gate National Recreation Area

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May 13, 2017
Jaclyn Rose
May 7, 2017
Jaclyn Rose
did lower half of trail
Apr 10, 2017
Ken A
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Trail Ratings

  4.0 from 2 votes

#14

in Marin Headlands

#5769

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#14

in Marin Headlands

#656

in California

#5,769

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The beginning of the descent into the Rodeo Valley. Where is the drop off?
The beginning of the descent into the Rodeo Val…
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Sausilito and Belvedere Peninsula from atop the Alta Trail.
Sausilito and Belvedere Peninsula from atop the…
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Seems dreamy and dreary in the rain. The air was bathed and pure.
Seems dreamy and dreary in the rain. The air wa…
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Sit and relax to watch the sunrise, just off the right at the top.
Sit and relax to watch the sunrise, just off th…
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Heading down toward the Oakwood Valley.
Heading down toward the Oakwood Valley.
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