Near Oak Ridge Trail
Mount Tamalpais from the Oak Ridge Trail
Near Oak Ridge Trail
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Oak Ridge Trail

3.5 (2 Ratings)
The Oak Ridge Trail is a lovely hike along a the ridge with nice views of the bay.
1.5
mi
Distance
48
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Less CrowdedViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.48mi
Distance
48ft
Elevation Gain
298ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
407ft
High Point
109ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
When starting from the Bay View Trail, this trail continues along the ridge before ending at the Peacock Gap Trail. The trail is a fairly wide, smooth trail with a moderate downhill, making for an easy hike. This is a multi-use trail so you may see other hikers, runners, and mountain bikers so keep an eye open although it's not usually very busy. There are also some nice views of the bay along the way so be sure to take your time to take in the scenery.

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