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Tennessee Valley to Muir Beach Short Loop

Overview

Duration

6.1 hr

Length

20.3 km

Elevation Gain

601 m

High Point

295 m

Low Point

6 m

Grade

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Looking back down over the starting point at Green Gulch Zen Center after a steady climb.

Looking back down over the starting point at Green Gulch Zen Center after a steady climb.

Great view of Mt. Tamalpais from the eastern end of Diaz Ridge.

Great view of Mt. Tamalpais from the eastern end of Diaz Ridge.

Heading back toward the parking lot on the Tennessee Valley Trail.

Heading back toward the parking lot on the Tennessee Valley Trail.

The highest point around, this is a nice spot for a break, and 360 degree views.

The highest point around, this is a nice spot for a break, and 360 degree views.

Nice views from Coyote Ridge after climbing up the Middle Green Gulch trail.

Nice views from Coyote Ridge after climbing up the Middle Green Gulch trail.

Miwok trail cruises gently down a dirt road with plenty of scenery to stare at.

Miwok trail cruises gently down a dirt road with plenty of scenery to stare at.

View looking north towards Mt. Tam on the right, and Muir woods in the bottom of the valley to the left from Diaz Ridge.

View looking north towards Mt. Tam on the right, and Muir woods in the bottom of the valley to the left from Diaz Ridge.

Lower portion of Diaz Ridge trail with Muir Beach in the background

Lower portion of Diaz Ridge trail with Muir Beach in the background

At the Miwok Trail junction

At the Miwok Trail junction

Tennessee Valley

Tennessee Valley