Near Tennessee Valley: Ridge Trail to Coast Loop
This is the perfect place to take a break and soak up the view.
Near Tennessee Valley: Ridge Trail to Coast Loop
Heading back toward the parking lot on the Tennessee Valley Trail.
Near Tennessee Valley: Ridge Trail to Coast Loop
Wow, look where we just came up from!
Near Tennessee Valley: Ridge Trail to Coast Loop
Trails above Tennessee Valley.
Near Tennessee Valley: Ridge Trail to Coast Loop
The men's leaders cruising through the fog.

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Tennessee Valley: Ridge Trail to Coast Loop

4.5 (16 Ratings)
A nice ascent is rewarded with iconic views of the Marin headlands.
5.2
mi
Distance
1,041
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
ViewsWildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
5.22mi
Distance
1,041ft
Elevation Gain
1,046ft
Elevation Loss
50%
Max Grade
1,022ft
High Point
83ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Start at Tennessee Valley parking lot and head up the Miwok Trail (Bay Area Ridge Trail). The bottom section of this trail can be lush and overgrown, which will quickly change into some exposed and sometimes steep switchbacks. Look for wildflowers and native plants along the way as well as sweeping views of the ocean. Turn left onto the Coyote Ridge Trail where you'll get great views of the ocean and amazing topography of the headlands. Cross over the Fox Trail and continue onto the Coastal Trail. You can head west to check out the cove or continue back down to Tennessee Valley Trail and to the parking lot.

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