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“Easy loop with open well maintained trails. ”

Dillon Bryan
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4.5

Miles

7.2

KM

Loop

900' 274 m

High

11' 3 m

Low

905' 276 m

Up

906' 276 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (4°)

24%

Max Grade (14°)

Dogs Leashed

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Family Friendly Easy hike with open well maintained trails. Hike starts and finishes at a public beach with public bathrooms. Clean and accessible for all.

Overview

Well-maintained trails that are wide and have medium to light traffic. No tree coverage, so direct sunlight.

Need to Know

Free parking, public bathrooms and Pelican Cafe next door.

Description

The descent doubles as an uphill trail for mountain bikers, and it's uneven in parts. The end of the hike meanders through an organic farm so there are a few deer fences with gates that you must latch closed after passing through.

Contacts

Land Manager: NPS - Muir Woods National Monument

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Dillon Bryan
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Photos

Northward bound backpacker taking in the view with his morning snack.
Feb 18, 2016 near Tamalpa…, CA
Muir Beach.
Apr 25, 2016 near Tamalpa…, CA
Wow, look where we just came up from!
Feb 16, 2016 near Tamalpa…, CA
Looking at the yurts down on the Green Gulch Farm, a part of the Zen Center.
Feb 10, 2016 near Tamalpa…, CA
Looking to the east, find the "Hope Cottage" tucked into the trees.
Feb 10, 2016 near Tamalpa…, CA

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