Edit 8/15/2020: the trail is now decently maintained. Dry grass and cow poo everywhere. But it is a…read morescenic and aggressive incline hike none the less. Can't really hike this from the main road anymore, because they closed the parking area. So you have to drive to the back of the trail which is inside the hiddenbrooke community itself. Edit 6/12/2018: the trail is fairly overgrown and not maintained at this point. The trail is still hikeable, however you will be walking through tall dry grass and weeds for most of the trail. My legs got scratched up a bit. Spotted a snake wondering across the trail this time as well. Snakes are hard to see as the overgrowth obscures them fairly well. The first few hundred yards is cracked dry dirt that makes it easy to roll an ankle. I'm surprised this trail is this overgrown and not maintained given the money that is in that community. The trail is labeled at the trailhead. It is good for biking, horseback riding, and hiking. No dogs are allowed, however you will find nothing but dog shit on the main entryway for a good mile before it stops. The trail runs along some hills with constant incline and declines. However, it isn't all too difficult to hike. Half way through you will pass through a cattle walkway and enter the cow shit zone. There are patties everywhere. And you'll likely wander around some cows, but they scatter at first sight of you. The trail is clear for wearing shorts, however the ground isn't very flat as it is ravaged by cows on a daily basis.

The entrance is located at the base of the tree that is located at the 4-way stop…read more There is no shade on this trail so be sure to put on sunscreen & possibly wear a hat., The trail zig-zags so that there is no steep incline. There are some bushes that veer into the trail but it's not out of control, you can just work your way around it. Beware of dog poop, seems like no one picks up after their dog, EVER. It's a good trail to hike before work just as the sun is rising. It's short enough but still gives you a good cardio workout. I'll be back to finish the hike in it's entirety,

After you ride the Coastal View trail, you will want to sell your earthly goods and then donate the…read moreproceeds to the GGNRA and then devote yourself to mountain biking full time. Really, join me! We'll make it work! We'll live on thistles and spring water, and we'll dance with the butterflies! Oh, never mind, we need beer money...but do check out this trail...I pretty much guarantee you'll love it. Here's my loop: West Blithedale trailhead, up Old Railroad Grade to West Point Inn, past the Inn to Old Stage Road trail, down to Pantoll campground, (through the parking lots) to Coastal View trail, ride Coastal View all the way to Highway 1. Then turn left, ride carefully on Hwy 1 to the Pelican Inn, and have your friend guard the bikes while you get a pot of tea to drink out on the lawn. Then lug your tired rear up Diaz Ridge trail back to Mill Valley and don't hate on me for getting you to a place that's downhill from where you want to be. Alternate plan: Get your friend's husband, who has a truck, to pick you up. Say yes to hitchhikers 'cause that might be you one day and you think you know them maybe a little. But I guess I should review the trail itself: Coastal View is absolutely magnificent. The word 'magnificent' is not an exaggeration, which I am prone to, but not in this case. Single track (but not the scary next-to-a-cliff-you-might-die type of single track) that progresses from wooded bits near Pantoll, to an exposed path, to a Disney-couldn't-design-a-trail-that-looks-this-good segment that winds through some low trees (duck! you might get wet if it's misty), then out to views of the coast (or the fog, depending on your luck). Go with a friend so you can keep saying, "Oh my gosh! This is great! And there's no one on the trail!"* Tons of wildflowers in the spring and great photo ops if you're into that--I am always so blissed out that I forget about photos. Bonus photo op at Muir Beach overlook right off of Highway 1. *OK, you may see a few others on Coastal View trail. On my most recent ride, we saw a single runner (that's it!) from Pantoll to Hwy 1. That said, don't rush it, savor it. Look out for bunnies. PS Yes, you could hike this, too, but I never have. I'm sure it's just as nice on foot. PPS the only place you might lose your way is just past Pantoll, but watch for the signs and I think it is clear.

This is an amazing and beautiful trail that goes for 47 miles and you can fill up your sippy cup…read morewith booze and drink and walk! lol. It was a hot day and I was schvitzing. I didn't walk that far but I saw a lot of cute dogs and loved being outside smelling the flowers!

The Napa Valley Wine Trail has its virtues. However, its beauty is dependent on its location. In…read moreYountville, St. Helena, and Calistoga, it's lovely, with spectacular views. On the other hand, it has its share of litter&homeless encampments in Napa, especially in the Hampton Inn/Century Center area. I wouldn't walk this path alone and/or at night. I've walked this path with friends in the Kennedy Park area; nice&leisurely, with beautiful views of the Napa Valley.

Cute area for dogs and there lots hiking trails here that you can go from this area. There is also…read morebathrooms by the front area and dog play area at the front. Perfect for dogs. If you have dogs, take them to this area to play. They will like it.

Easy to access parking lot for dog park and the Tassajara Ridge Trail, which is a very easy, open…read moretrail that gets busy with families of hikers and walkers. Park and be set for hours and miles of trails.

My favorite bike park for families in the Bay Area! It's got pump tracks for toddlers, teens, and…read moreadults. It's got skills loops and flow trails for the family. It will keep every member of the family happy for most of the day.

My son had a blast at the kids bike trail. Since we went when no one was there he wandered through…read morethe whole park and just had fun. Amazing place for picnics with the kids, hikes and disc golf.

This place is stunning ! There are so many trails to choose from, and a number of parking spots so…read moreeven during late morning my husband and I were able to find parking in one of the lots. We decided to just go see the giant sandstone, which did not disappoint ! I really appreciated how well the trails were marked so that you knew clearly where you were going. On the way to the sandstone, it was also coo lto see some ocean views as well as random open fields in the dense woods here and there. Definitely a worthy hike to try ! This place is stunning ! There are so many trails to choose from, and a number of parking spots so even during late morning my husband and I were able to find parking in one of the lots. We decided to just go see the giant sandstone, which did not disappoint ! I really appreciated how well the trails were marked so that you knew clearly where you were going. On the way to the sandstone, it was also coo lto see some ocean views as well as random open fields in the dense woods here and there. Definitely a worthy hike to try !

I have been here to hike much shorter loops several times before but I haven't hiked the most…read morebeautiful scenic 10 -mile Manzanita and Gordon Mill loop in El Corte De Madera Creek Open Space Preserve. Its a rewarding but challenging hike through towering redwoods, lush ferns, and a peaceful creek. After the last few rain storm, this trail is super wet and slippery. I highly recommend good pairs of boots and hiking poles. The Manzanita and Gordon Mills trail has a moderate elevation gain of more than 1600 feet and some serious rocky terrain. For me, it offers a great hiking challenge while I still enjoyed a mix of adventure, nature beauty, and tranquility. You can also choose a different and shorter trails to explore and experience while hiking. This preserve is very popular for hiking, bird watching, and mountain biking. So bring your binoculars to see! From All Trails: Manzanita and Gordon Mills Loop https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/manzanita-and-gordon-mills-loop This is such a perfect hiking trail to explore natural beauty where we are living near by. Peace! Enjoy!!

If you're looking for a spot to ride your bike or you have a little one that likes to ride, this is…read morea great spot. Went here today and there were kids of all ages present. Some as young as 3. This bike park has some really killer hills and dips. We didn't see the bathrooms, but one of the other parents told us that they have them in the back. There's also a little area for people to sit down and observe, which is great if you're planning on staying a while. There's lots of parking available here, but be careful if you are parked across the street. Some of the traffic driving by are carelessly fast so once you get inside if you have little ones, make sure that the gate stays closed. Especially if you have little runners.

We love this pump track. Improvements have been made. The track is smoother now…read more Great place for kids. The bathroom is clean!

I wish they had a bathroom. Everything else was cool. Did the Fir Trail and Tafoni Trail to the…read moreSandstone Formation and tacked on the vista point which was about 3.5 miles total. Be careful crossing the street to get to the trail. The main El Corte de Madera area has restrooms and it's just a 5 minute drive away.

Lovely hike with lots of shade. This would be wonderful in warm weather too. Our goal was to visit…read morethe Tafoni sandstone structure. We parked our car at Skeggs Pt. Parking lot. We hiked along the Tafoni trail to get to the sandstone structure and returned to the car via the higher Fir trail. This was an easier hike exiting the park.

I grew up in the Bay Area and remember this park fondly as very significant in my childhood. It was…read morethe only one my family went to and did the whole "picnic food and blanket on the grass" routine! This was late 1979, early 1980. The ducks, their pond, the swings and playing frisbee with mom's fried chicken and homemade 'no-bake' cookies! I never had a bad time, all the best memories and photos for a kid. I hope its the same now, glad to see its still around!

Love the music in the park activities Staff was nice…read more Parking lots were plenty Looking forward on more events