Near Morning Sun Trail
Angel Island from Morning Sun Trail
Near Morning Sun Trail
Angel Island
Near Morning Sun Trail
Slippery when wet. Stop to view the flowers. Steep stairs. Wild Iris here and there.
Near Morning Sun Trail
Vegetation as thick and varied as any other nearby canyon.
Near Morning Sun Trail
Angel Island and Tiburon in the rain.

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Morning Sun Trail

4.5 (4 Ratings)
A staircase climb; after all this is Sausalito! Don't miss a sunrise or the views atop this trail.
0.4
mi
Distance
355
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Family FriendlyViewsWildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.35mi
Distance
355ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
55%
Max Grade
899ft
High Point
544ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Goal of this trail: Help the universe stir up the sunrise. Highway 101 lies just below this trail. Count the stairs and when you reach 101, for a moment, you think there are no more to count. Then you'll look ahead 100 yards and see another set. There are 224 steps or so to the top. If it is wet, the stairs will be slippery, take your time and enjoy the views in the canyon as you make your way up the hill side, and look out over the bay as you follow numerous switchbacks. Head up to the bench just to the right of the trail at the top. From here, slow down and breathe easier as you take in the sunrise. This trail demands your concentration going up or down. For such a short trail, it offers a lot of different views, and is an easy way to access the Alta Ave. Trail and Wolfback Ridge.

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