Near Bay Area Ridge Trail: Mount Tamalpais State Park and Bolinas Ridge
Striding out on the Matt Davis trail.
Near Bay Area Ridge Trail: Mount Tamalpais State Park and Bolinas Ridge
Bolinas and the Pacific Ocean, Farralon Islands in sunset. From Bare Knoll off of Matt Davis Trail.
Near Bay Area Ridge Trail: Mount Tamalpais State Park and Bolinas Ridge
The sun sets over the Pacific Ocean on the Matt Davis Trail.
Near Bay Area Ridge Trail: Mount Tamalpais State Park and Bolinas Ridge
View from Bare Knoll towards the coast
Near Bay Area Ridge Trail: Mount Tamalpais State Park and Bolinas Ridge
Lost in a fog.

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Bay Area Ridge Trail: Mount Tamalpais State Park and Bolinas Ridge

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This route takes full advantage of the mountain's breathtaking views, forested glades, and grassy slopes.
7.6
mi
Distance
973
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
ViewsWildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
7.62mi
Distance
973ft
Elevation Gain
1,443ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
2,049ft
High Point
1,390ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
High on the slopes of Mount Tamalpais and along Bolinas Ridge, this route takes full advantage of the mountain's breathtaking views, forested glades, and grassy slopes. The views to the ocean out over the steep open slopes are unsurpassed. Coastal fog often obscures vistas in the morning and late afternoon. Choose a clear winter or spring day to appreciate views up and down the coast and the wildflowers that bloom along the trail. This trail description is excerpted from the 2019 Bay Area Ridge Trail Guidebook. For details on all trails, trailheads and more buy the book from Wilderness Press.

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