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Follow the creek and then climb the side of the canyon for San Pablo Bay and San Francisco views.


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Map Key

1.8

Miles

2.8

KM

Point to Point

1,194' 364 m

High

128' 39 m

Low

1,069' 326 m

Up

3' 1 m

Down

11%

Avg Grade (7°)

33%

Max Grade (18°)

Dogs Off-leash

Features River/Creek · Views · Waterfall · Wildflowers

Need to Know

Parking available on Valleystone Drive, a residential street.

Description

You get three trails in one with this one. The first 0.7 miles on this rocky, sometimes rutted trail has a modest incline as you cross the creek three times. For the next half mile the rocky trail narrows and the climb intensifies as you hug the creek and cross sides five times. For the final 0.6 miles, you leave the creek entirely and push on a fairly steep climb on a rocky and root-laden trail.

For the most part, creek crossings are fairly straightforward. They are far more challenging following a winter rain and crossings in the second part of the hike may not be possible.

Flora & Fauna

Wildflowers in the springs, including wild irises. Some bird activity.

Contacts

Shared By:

Bill Donahoe

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  3.5 from 2 votes

#9

in Marin County

#24871

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#9

in Marin County

#2,538

in California

#24,871

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Blackstone Creek running after a winter rain
Apr 11, 2019 near Lucas V…, CA
Near start of the trail.
Apr 11, 2019 near Lucas V…, CA
The trail narrows
Apr 11, 2019 near Lucas V…, CA
Blackstone Creek crossing
Apr 11, 2019 near Lucas V…, CA

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