Bay Area Ridge Trail: White Hill/Loma Alta OS to Lucas Valley OS

Overview

Loma Alta is a Marin County landmark and one of the county's highest peaks. It divides the county's four major watersheds: Miller, Corte Madera, Lagunitas, and Nicasio Creeks. It's a steep, rocky, and exposed old ranch road, best traveled on cool mornings in summer or bright sunny days in winter.<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

Photos

Looking West

Looking West

Horse Trough

Horse Trough

Junction with Fire Road

Junction with Fire Road

Looking South

Looking South

Miller Creek - First Bridge

Miller Creek - First Bridge

Miller Creek - Second Bridge

Miller Creek - Second Bridge

Buck's Bypass (stay right)

Buck's Bypass (stay right)

Heading East

Heading East

Cattle Gate (summit in the distance)

Cattle Gate (summit in the distance)

Big Rock

Big Rock

Looking South — San Francisco in the Distance

Looking South — San Francisco in the Distance

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