3.6 hr
Overview
High on the slopes of Mount Tamalpais and along Bolinas Ridge, this route takes full advantage of the mountain's breathtaking views, forested glades, and grassy slopes. The views to the ocean out over the steep open slopes are unsurpassed. Coastal fog often obscures vistas in the morning and late afternoon. Choose a clear winter or spring day to appreciate views up and down the coast and the wildflowers that bloom along the trail.<br><br>This trail description is excerpted from the 2019 Bay Area Ridge Trail 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
250 m
619 m
435 m
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Photos
Fighting for the women's lead in the 2015 Table Rock 27k
Fighting for the women's lead in the 2015 Table Rock 27k
Striding out on the Matt Davis trail.
Striding out on the Matt Davis trail.
Deer basking in the meadow
Deer basking in the meadow
Disappearing trail
Disappearing trail
Socked in down below
Socked in down below
Love dropping into these wooded areas.
Love dropping into these wooded areas.
The views are even better with fog!
The views are even better with fog!
Bolinas Ridge.
Bolinas Ridge.
Stunning views from the Coastal Trail.
Stunning views from the Coastal Trail.
Pacific coast sunset.
Pacific coast sunset.
Beautiful scenery along the CCC.
Beautiful scenery along the CCC.
Lost in a fog.
Lost in a fog.
View from Bare Knoll towards the coast
View from Bare Knoll towards the coast
The sun sets over the Pacific Ocean on the Matt Davis Trail.
The sun sets over the Pacific Ocean on the Matt Davis Trail.
Light and fog painting an incredible picture along the Coastal Trail
Light and fog painting an incredible picture along the Coastal Trail
Bolinas and the Pacific Ocean, Farralon Islands in sunset. From Bare Knoll off of Matt Davis Trail.
Bolinas and the Pacific Ocean, Farralon Islands in sunset. From Bare Knoll off of Matt Davis Trail.