3.8 hr
Overview
Hikers climb through coastal chaparral and open grassland to the ridges above Sausalito and descend into the wide Tennessee Valley. Bicyclists ascend Conzelman Road with its breathtaking views and ride down into and out of scenic Rodeo Valley before dropping into Tennessee Valley, and equestrians begin in Rodeo Valley. You'll have spectacular views of San Francisco Bay, the Marin Headlands, and the Pacific Ocean. Come prepared for wind and fog.<br><br>This trail description is excerpted from the 2019 Guidebook. For details on all trails, trailheads and more <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.wildernesspress.com/product.php?productid=16685&cat=0&page=1&utm_source=BARTsite&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=BayAreaRidgeTrail">buy the book</a> from Wilderness Press.
Trail Stats
12.7 km
369 m
270 m
15 m
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Photos
Cresting the Marincello climb during the Marin Ultra Challenge 25k.
Cresting the Marincello climb during the Marin Ultra Challenge 25k.
Heading down the Coastal Trail.
Heading down the Coastal Trail.
The hills along the Marincello Trail.
The hills along the Marincello Trail.
Looking back down into the Rodeo Valley.
Looking back down into the Rodeo Valley.
Looking down to the valley on the Bobcat Trail.
Looking down to the valley on the Bobcat Trail.
Looking out over the coast.
Looking out over the coast.
Fog rolling in on the Kirby Cove Trail.
Fog rolling in on the Kirby Cove Trail.
Golden light on the golden gate
Golden light on the golden gate
San Francisco, Golden Gate Bridge
San Francisco, Golden Gate Bridge
Enjoying the Marincello Trail.
Enjoying the Marincello Trail.
Bridge views can be had in many places on the Headlands.
Bridge views can be had in many places on the Headlands.