Near Coastal Trail
Amazing place
Near Coastal Trail
Looking out near Battery Townsley.
Near Coastal Trail
Views from the Old Bunker Road.
Near Coastal Trail
Today, only found on the Wolf Ridge Trail!
Near Coastal Trail
The sweeping turns of buzzards all happen at eye-level on the Wolf Ridge Trail.

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Coastal Trail

5.0 (3 Ratings)
A sometimes steep uphill trail leading to an old military radar control station with plenty of great views.
1.8
mi
Distance
980
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.84mi
Distance
980ft
Elevation Gain
52ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
954ft
High Point
26ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail starts at the Rodeo Beach parking lot parking lot and makes its way uphill eventually reaching an old World War II Nike missile radar station. Initially the trail starts out as a wide paved road. At about 3/4 of a mile from the trailhead it turns into a dirt trail in order to avoid several landslides. Please note this section of the trail includes a steep staircase. At approximately the 1.15 mile mark the trail reconnects with the old paved road leading to an easier final ascent towards Hill 88. At the top of hill 88 you'll be rewarded with breathtaking views of the Pacific ocean and the Marin Headlands.

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Contributors
Greg Kunit