Worth it for the views! Windy road just PSA! Views all around. Parking is very minimal so park…read morewherever you can!

Unfortunately didn't feel like a hawk, even once…read more We drove up here in hopes for great views. Yes, we did get those but gosh getting down the mountain was hard. As hilly as promised tho. The single lane downhill sucks and yet if it had been up hill and downhill, it could have been worse. If you see a parking place, don't try to find something better. Good Luck!

Great view, I always bring visitors here or Kirby cove. Not a long hike so I'd say you could bring…read morekids. But it is a hike.

Steep, short climb to be above the clouds and Golden Gate…read more You will be above the clouds and high on the mountaintops at the end of this hike. Dress for warmth as it's cold and windy up there even if it's sunny on your drive up. You will be panting at the top, but if you take it slow, anyone can do this hike. Take your time enjoying the view at the top!

This trail is a hidden treasure. It boasts spectacular 360 degree views and gentle rolling hills. I…read morehonestly can't say anything about it that isn't better represented by the photos. P.S. We saw a snake on the trail and a hawk!

Such a good find if you are on this side of the Bay.. not too strenuous but trails are long enough…read moreto get a good hike in.... especially enjoyed the wild flowers and view from multiple angles.

Great family friendly hike (the main Tennessee Valley trail) with a nice beach at the turnaround…read morepoint. You have the option to take a flatter lower route or get more views and exercise by going up some mild hills on the route. Our 6 year old made the 4 mile trek no problem. An off road stroller could be easily used or you can carry a toddler in a pack (heavy but no dangerous moments).

You might get a foggy gray day, you might get a sunny day. Better vivid colors on a sunny day but…read moreyou can't plan that. You get what you get and enjoy it anyway Many trails, though I thought it was slightly confusing. Make sure to take a pic of the map at the trailhead to keep with you. Keep you on track as you come to a few forks Going up the hill on Fox trail was pretty good exercise and a nice challenge. Take it easy and slow. The beach was nice surprise, pebble beach and then becomes sand when you get closer to the ocean. Can only get here by hike. Careful of rip tides and as tempting as it is, don't go too close to the water! Watch your kids I saw deer, rabbits, birds, lots of dead fish scattered along the trails (dropped by birds from the sky) Parking is tough, get here by 9am weekend for one of the last spots. Around 1pm people are done and leaving

Very soothing and tranquil spot to hike. Great views of the bay. Not too far. Good for families.read more

The hiking trails above Tennessee Valley in Mill Valley over to Muir Beach offer some of the most…read morespectacular scenery you'll find anywhere in the world. Coyote Trail which loops over to the Green Gulch and Miwok trails offer 360-degree panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, the East bay, Mount Tamalpais and Mill Valley. It is especially beautiful during springtime with the many varieties of colorful wild flowers that dot the hillsides. Scurrying quails, soaring hawks, abundant butterflies and the occasional bobcat (not to worry as they are quite skittish) are common companions on the trails. A great alternative to the many shaded redwood trails if you're looking for warmth and sunshine. http://gurmeet.net/hiking/hikes/Muir_Beach_To_Tennessee_Beach_Long_Loop.html

Pick up a bike and ride directly to a nearby trail from the shop- really convenient! 5 stars for…read morethe service and 4 stars for the trail we did. Owner: super nice. Bikes: seemed really good (and they provide water-bladder backpacks too). Cost $60 per person for the day. What we did: rented bikes and went out on our own. Rob recommended two nearby trials (one non-technical). We went for the non-technical trail and it was a nice, scenic route (a fair bit of uphill followed by a long downhill section). Would be interested to do this again and try the more technical trail.

My Mom and I wanted to do something a little off the normal touristy track and were up for a little…read moreadventure in SF. This was perfect. Rob (runs the co.) was really helpful from the moment I contacted him. He markets himself as a VIP outing business but I think it's rather affordable. We did a sunset Kayak- took the ferry to Sausalito (a must-do anyway), he picked us up from the station and took us to the beach where he got us all set up and pushed us & the kayak into the water! We explored the bay area for a few hours, lots of quirky houseboats and beautiful views and headed back where he met us and drove us back to the ferry. Great experience- I highly recommend renting through him. We want to try the mountain biking next time we return!!

We started our hike to Fishbits at the Old St Hillary's church. There is limited parking there…read more Maybe two spots. There is a trail head just in front of the parking spots or you can catch it at the back of the church. This trail cuts across the bottom of the Old Hillary Preserve - imagine the preserve is a wedge and the trail cuts across the point of the wedge. It ends on a residential street - Vistazo West, where we then hiked up the hill - linking to Lyford Dr. It's pretty steep, but eventually you get to another trailhead from Lyford. You may want to turn left up Sugar Loaf and then Right on Heathcliff Dr, but it was pretty steep and we decided to stay on Lyford, which also leads to a trialhead for Fishbits. Once on the trail head you climb to the top with the trail's clear hills and valleys ,and have amazing views of the bay, Angel Island and the Golden Gate and Richmond Bridges. If you take this to the end - you will be greeted by a "No Trespassing -Private Property," sign just outside a wire fence that has been cut open - clearly some time ago. We proceeded and there is another sign posted right at the lookout point for Angel Island. Taking this trail around - there are now houses on the left which are enclosed by chainlink fencing. At this point, you may want to go back on the main trail or if you proceed, the trail gets a bit more narrow and challenging - uneven, less groomed, some rocks, etc. but clearly more than a deer trail. It cuts across the mountain and then switches back towards the trail behind Old Hillary's Church. All Trails lists this a down and back trail and not a loop. We kept going and it did eventually loop back to the church. It was just short of 4 miles, steep, and took us 2.5 hours and I'm not in great shape. So there you have it!

Really enjoyed this trail. I went on a Tuesday and there wasn't many people on it which was nice…read more The views were beautiful!

620 ft elevation, 360 panoramic views of the entire Bay Area. One of the most marvelous and…read moreromantic places in the entire Bay Area. Stunning for all ranges of hikers, easy to aggressive. Greatest place in the Bay Area for a picnic. Mountain Biking too. It's a glorious place. See you there. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Pavlov's+Peak,+California+94920/@37.8849386,-122.4499976,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x808584831bc2aa31:0xa3f329ceff7b2e58

Pavlov ' s peak is the most perfect, peaceful spot in the bay area. I run or walk to the peak a…read morefew days a week and when you reach the top with sprawling views, you will feel a little bit closer to heaven. Plan to stay a while and picnic or nap. Dog friendly!

Such a great find in the Headlands, I love taking photos of old graffitied buildings and this place…read moreis one of the better ones. That being said this is a hike! I love hiking, no problem but when I first when with a photographer friend he couldn't handle the hike, so we had to turn around. Treat this as a hike first and for something easier to get in and out for photography there are many bunkers in the Headlands that are better suited for this. The hike is about 4 miles RT and uphill the whole way. It's not super steep but it's a constant incline. It took me a little more than an hour to get to the top. I thought it was quite beautiful with such a depth of field with views of the ocean, city, Tennessee Valley, Mount Tam, and the East Bay. Sounds of the ocean waves and ocean buoys were always in the distance, it felt very maritime. Tons of birds chirping and wildflowers as well. The headlands are rather cool and foggy for the majority of the time. I'd avoid this hike on a sunny 80-degree day with no clouds because there is no shade.

Well worth the hike, and I say this as someone who thinks 3 miles as impossible. You can hit the…read morebattery townsley and another small graffitied battery on the way up too. I went on a sunny day that turned very foggy and Misty at the end. BRING A JACKET it will be windy up there. The photos were amazing and it was nice to finally be in an urban feeling abandoned place again, the graffiti was pretty incredible and the views and wildlife on the way up are awesome. Lots of lizards and flowers. Definitely visit if you're into urbex. I'm so glad they let this be accessible instead of closing it off. It is truly the best part of this area besides the marine mammal center to me.

There's so much I still don't know and have yet to discover…read more After hiking at Hawk Hill and down to Battery Spencer the previous week, I quickly realized I've never been to Kirby Cove yet. So the following week on my day off, I returned to explore Kirby Cove. While walking down Kirby Cove Rd., I noticed there was a sign for Battery Wagner, which was only 0.3 miles away. I wanted to go to Kirby Cove first so I decided to explore this Battery Wagner on my way back up. A couple of hours later, I followed the trail that lead me to Battery Wagner. It's not on the main path so it's kinda tucked away in a secluded and hidden area. But my...this place is gorgeous. Eerie since I was the only one there, but the sweeping and panoramic views of Golden Gate Bridge and the city was mesmerizing. I explored the upper bunker/fortified observation room and I was in awe. I mean I've seen the view of Golden Gate Bridge on so many angles and I can never grow tired of it. But this was a completely different view altogether. Those military guys certainly know how to pick the best real estates and people would pay millions for this kind of view. So I had to dig deep and conduct some research on this particular battery and discovered that it's a reinforced concrete battery that held two (2) 5 inch M1897 guns. The battery was built during the Endicot Period as part of the coastal defense all along the west coast and construction started in 1899 and it was in operation from 1901 - 1917, so way before the bridge was built. It's named after 1st Lieutenant Orlando Wagner with the U.S. Engineers, who was mortally wounded during the U.S. Civil War. During World War I, large caliber coastal defense guns were ordered removed and were sent to arsenals for modification and mounting on mobile carriage, both railroad and wheeled and were thrust into service in Europe. The guns from Battery Wagner were dismounted and converted to wheeled carriages and made it's way to France on August 1918. After being put in service during World War I, the guns returned to the U.S. and were brought to Aberdeen Proving Ground on June 7, 1919. Battery Wagner is now part of the Golden Gate Recreation Area (GGNRA) administered by the National Park Service. So next time you're visiting Kirby Cove, take a detour to Battery Wagner for some adventure, exploration and great views. It's pretty secluded so you can chill here and maintain social distancing out in the open. #YelpChallenge2020 review No. 35

Now this is what you call an 'en route' destination. I don't think it's enough to come here just to…read moresee this graffiti-covered vintage fortress, one of many along the ocean-facing coast. I came upon this spot walking on the wide trail from the more ballyhooed Battery Spencer down to hidden Kirby Cove. In the downward direction, it's quite noticeable because it's an odd sight from above on the trail, and you soon take a quick detour in what felt like a scene in "Apocalypse Now". Chances are pretty high that you'll be the only one there because it's a tad hazardous to climb on and around. If you are Golden Gate-obsessed, it provides another vantage point for your Instagram account as the views are quite nice. Now back to the trail... RELATED - Up in Marin? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2tIHlkV