Near Wolf Ridge Trail
Heading back toward the parking lot on the Tennessee Valley Trail.
Near Wolf Ridge Trail
The grasslands north of the creek, plush, wet and alive with the wind.
Near Wolf Ridge Trail
Flying down the Miwok Trail duing the Marin Ultra Challenge 25k.
Near Wolf Ridge Trail
View to the Farallon islands from Wolf Ridge
Near Wolf Ridge Trail
Today, only found on the Wolf Ridge Trail!

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Wolf Ridge Trail

3.7 (3 Ratings)
A quiet loop trail that provides the type of solitude that can be difficult to find in the Bay Area.
2.1
mi
Distance
953
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Less CrowdedViewsWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.14mi
Distance
953ft
Elevation Gain
397ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
862ft
High Point
53ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Wolf Ridge Trail is often utilized to complete a loop through the southern side of the Tennessee Valley or to connect over to the Gerbode Valley. There are two fairly steep sections along the way, but after each, one will be rewarded with beautiful coastal vistas. Take your time with the vistas that present themselves. There are a couple of small hilltop meadows full of wildflowers seen by few. From here, visitors can also watch as buzzards ride the up drafts. The birds ascend at eye level on the eastern facing slopes. Traveling in an easterly direction you have views up the Tennessee Valley. This is probably one of the least traveled trails off of the Tennessee Valley. If you want some solitude this is a really nice trail to include in an outing.

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Contributors
Phil DiGirolamo