The hike is about 5.5 miles and around 2-2.50 hrs…read more It encompasses a loop of the Rodeo Valley Trail, Alta Trail, and the Bobcat trail. The Bobcat and Rodeo Valley both have views of the headlands and a steady incline. That's one of the things I liked about this trail, the incline wasn't too much. You kinda forgot how far you were going because there weren't any strenuous parts. Alta trail goes over the ridge where you can see Tiburon and the bay in the distance. It also veers out to other trails in the headlands and Mill Valley. Marin Headland is beautiful with its wide-open space that's always green even in the summertime when the rest of Marin's hills are yellow. The Headlands is usually always cool but if it's one of those hot summer days with no clouds I'd avoid it as there isn't much shade on the trail.

First time ever to this location. Went through a one way tunnel. Easily found the Smith road…read moreturnoff to the parking lot. Also great clear signs further up to find the Visitor center near the top of the hill. There are more restrooms there if you need to go. I am not sure if the Visitor Center is open now? But I know there's a nice mini history of natives Museum inside. Anyway my group decided to find easier parking if we just all drove to Smith Road to begin our hike at that main location instead since parking is very limited at Visitor Center. Half the section is only 30 minutes parking. FYI- no cell phone reception in this area since you are surrounded by nature. Make sure your entire group carpool or know the spot to meet up. There's one restroom here. At start of trail we looked at map and we were going to do the 3 hour Gerbode Valley Loop from Bobcat Trail, Milwok Trail and Rodeo Vally Trail. We crossed the nice wooden bridge and started the light incline easy walkable, which was good. Surprised to see a ‍ running back down and a cyclists coming up. No shade in this section. I see views of mountains and to the right the tip of a Golden Gate Bridge pops up and you can see some of Downtown SF on right side. Eventually we came to a fork in road. We stopped for photos and then went back on the Bobcat Trail where got some nice shaded part of trees! Nice ! Thank you for the shade! Felt like we were in an another part of a forest, feeling cool, calm collective with fresh air! I loved the views of the Sausalito Bay and Hwy 1. You can just chill and relax here. Then rest of the hike is a nice gradual decline with not shade, so make sure you wear your sun hat. I was happy eating my apples, nuts and snacks and my water bottles to make sure I am well hydrated. I am proud I completed this hike with my buddies. Exercise is important to be healthy! Great hike with good views. Marin has pretty landscape! Will love to come back to explore more like Rodeo Beach and lighthouse!

According to Presidio's map it's 1.5 miles but that also includes the Ecology trail, El Polin…read moreSpring and starting at Crissy Field Beach. By itself it's much shorter. Tennessee Hollow is a path along a watershed and it's better in the winter when there is water in the creek. There's a parking lot off Presidio Blvd that faces the trail. Parking $2.50 per hour. This is nice place to sit in the car with lunch while looking at open space. The main part of the specific Tennessee Hollow is the path between Presidio and Lincoln then cross the street between Lincoln and Gorgas. There are a lot of birds, plants, and flowers in the watershed. I'd recommend going to the Tunnel Tops park afterwards.

** The following review reflects my experience DURING the COVID-19 pandemic. **…read more I don't know what a 'hollow' is, but then again, I don't understand what a lot of things mean. I'm assuming Tennessee Hollow refers to the valley that this trail follows in the Presidio. Otherwise it's my brain that must be hollow because I have no explanation for the Tennessee part of the name. All I know is that it's a two-mile route that I walked north to south and back again. I started at the Crissy Field Marsh on the Golden Gate Promenade. That's where I crossed a couple of footbridges through the newly excavated Quartermaster Reach Marsh (photo: https://bit.ly/3cyrZ51). There wasn't much to see here yet except the underpass of the Presidio Parkway. I eventually made it to Lovers' Lane Bridge which didn't strike me as a spot for a romantic tryst (photo: https://bit.ly/3eIdnmr). I walked along the residential MacArthur Avenue until I found myself at the legendary El Polin Spring. Lots of kids were frolicking around the stone wells (photo: https://bit.ly/2PYDGdH). I climbed up to the Ecology Trail passing by a redwood grove (photo: https://bit.ly/38EjX9Y) and made my way back by taking a detour through the Main Post. It was a pleasant walk, quite scenic in parts though heavy on pavement for some stretches, but a good way to get acquainted with this hollow...or maybe it's a watershed. It doesn't matter because I don't know what 'watershed' means either. RELATED - Up for a hike? Here's a collection of trails I've walked and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2OrC8nUl

This is a half mile connector trail to other hikes in the headlands. I like it because you don't…read morehave to go through that creepy tunnel to get to the Marin Headlands. Parking can be limited since it's a commuter parking spot for the bus if you walk under the overpass across the highway, it's not so bad. It's a fairly trail steep surrounded by eucalyptus and oak trees. On a clear day can see all the way to Mount Diablo, the East Bay, and Angel Island.

The Morning Sun Trail is a short hike located right off Hwy101…read more Overall, it's a brisk and charming little trail--you can enjoy a nice cool breeze even in the hot summer. The path is easy to follow and shaded by many large eucalyptus trees, adding to the pleasant atmosphere. Morning Sun Trail 是一条位于101号公路旁的短途徒步路线。 整体来说，这是一条轻松又迷人的小径，即使在炎热的夏天，也能享受凉爽的微风。步道非常好走，沿途有许多高大的桉树，增添了舒适宜人的氛围。

This trail is lush trail with lots of greenery, ferns, and streams in the winter. It's canopied for…read moremost of the trail but there are some clearings with views of Stinson. I think it's easiest to park at the Pantoll campground. It's about 4 miles to Stinson Beach from here. This hike can be done as an out and back or a loop with the Steep Ravine Trail.

I just hiked this whole trail yesterday, and it was pretty hard…read more The first mile uphill from the Stinson Beach Fire Station was killer. Have you ever just wanted to walk up steep, slippery stairs for a mile straight? If so, this may be the hike for you. That being said, the scenery is unreal. The redwoods are covered in so many deep, thick layers of lichen and mosses, it's like a mini forest on each tree. The canyons, which can be hundreds of feet high, are filled to the brims with ferns, buckeye, and rhododendron. Many of the underlying rocks are serpentine. Mini waterfalls dripping through moss over serpentine looks like something out of a fairy tail. Imagine you're staring at one, and a red fox trots up. I've had a few of these follow me, especially at dusk. I've never heard of one attacking a human, but they can be annoying and kind of hard to scare off. Some other animals I've seen on this trail over the years include deer, coyotes, rabbits, squirrels, and all kinds of birds. I also saw a few white butterflies with gold streaks on their wings. The flowers are too numerous to name in a review, but some of my favorites that I saw this time were the Calypso orchids, poppies, lupine, irises, lilies, shooting stars, blooming grasses and miners lettuce, and more. By the time I finished hiking this trail, I could barely walk. Mission accomplished, I guess. The signs are pretty easy to follow, and I had an easy time figuring out how to make a loop from Pantoll to Stinson Beach and back. There was no water anywhere on the trail, and the closest food stores are the convenience stores and restaurants in Stinson Beach. One of the hardest but also most beautiful hikes I've done. The whole trail is just over four miles long, but took me nearly two hours to complete since I was going uphill and had done Steep Ravine first.

A review from amom2kidsandapark.com…read more Snow Park -- Oakland Located on the west end of Lake Merritt just across the water from @fairylandca. This park has two play areas, lots of grass, a four person teeter totter AND a putting green . The smaller of the two play areas is geared towards younger children, is gated in, has one short sidewinder slide, steps, educational and musical activities, a short bridge and a tunnel. The second play area has a slide accessible only by ladder, suspended rope with overhead holder for aided balancing, two styles of monkey bars, suspended lily pads, a rope tower, spring bottom platforms for more balance practice, and a rope arch. The two play areas are close to each other which is nice if you have multiple kids of varying abilities. There is a public bathroom (we didn't try it) and lots of shade from the big trees around the park. Street Parking (metered Monday-Saturday) There were no campers when we visited although I hear there can be from time to time.

Street public parking only Small, but view of the lake is…read morevery clear and can easily walk over in a minute Slightly stained but spacious and clean Wide flat areas to walk, have picnic and play in kids' section The issue of course and sadly is the homeless crisis in Oakland/Bay Area There were multiple tents spread out and seems to be there for a while

Worth a quick stop if you're in the area! Free admission with the various park passes (such as…read morethrough your local library) but otherwise admission is very reasonable (~$3). Jenny, the Ranger, was friendly and knowledgeable. The signs and placards were informative and there is a laminated paper guide that will give more information about each of the rooms (such as where the family slept, where they stored the leather hides etc). It took us no more than 1 hour to explore. Good pit stop for adults and children alike especially if you like history!

On a recent visit to Petaluma, I decided to explore as much as I could including historic sites…read more This one is a quick drive from downtown and is clearly marked. The parking lot is spacious, and is a short walk past cacti to the entrance. This site was the Mexican governor of the area's residence. On entry, there's a gift shop with souvenirs and reading material, plus some exhibits. There's a ticket booth too, which was reasonable (they also take cards). The ticket gets you into other sites in the area on the same day as purchase. The attendant was very friendly and gave me a laminated info sheet about the building. There was also a volunteer docent to lead you through the history of the building and people that lived here. I opted to explore both levels on my own, which had information signs and period furniture throughout. If you're a history fan with an hour to spare, it's worth a visit.

a must-see in Sausalito…read more this area has the ocean-view, it has the warm weather with a fresh breeze, and it has the ambiance for an amazing day at park. it is alive, with couples, families and pets throughout the park

This nice park is the location of Sausalito's annual 4th of July fireworks. Our puppy relieved…read morehimself on their lawn areas, we listened to live music on the stage and sat by the water to enjoy the incredible view! What a breathtaking view of the water! There is just nothing more relaxing than listening to the water crash over the rocks! Don't you agree? I would recommend visiting this lovely park! Bring a blanket and or coat, it can get nippy out at night! Thankful we did for our baby! We're looking forward to returning to explore more! SYOY! :-)

Currently there are some temporary fences - and some renovations being done either in the park or…read moreat the edge of the park. Not the best time to visit. The general area is beautiful. I stopped by yesterday for a phone call appointment with the kid brother at 7pm. I was driving north to Russian River for Pliny Season and just happened to be at around that time. there are views and boats and sandy volleyball courts and water fountains for dogs - very nice. I talked with the kid brother about the unending mystery - a story involving our friend. It is a story revolving around red flags and suspicious events and no answers. There is a foul smell revolving around the whole story and the more one learns of the event the more questions one has. Our phone call ended in more confusion than when we started and when he hung up he sounded like he was going to do more phone calls and digging immediately after we hung up. I suspect he did as I got some call the next day from a person I hadn't heard from in 10 years. A great place to walk, or look at the bay or make a phone call I suppose.

A peaceful little park in Sausalito to enjoy the view and relax. Nothing too much to do here.read more