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    4.6 (56 reviews)

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    South view from the top
    Greg C.

    A good easy hike, and the views are some of the best of the Bay Area 365 view of everywhere including San Francisco

    Alissa D.

    This mountain deserves nothing but 5 stars. Shame on you 1 through 4 star givers. Arguably one of the best hikes in the Bay Area.

    Rocks
    Robert S.

    A nice place to hike. Beautiful view of Bay Area. Nice to get away from the busy city. A lot of rocks around the trail too.

    me and my girlfriend broke up two weeks after having a picnic there but otherwise it was incredibly beautiful and would recommend except for people in committed relationships but otherwise i would say 10/10 hike they had multiple options for people of all different hiking levels with tons of beautiful views of the bay area never realized how long the bay bridge was being from oregon lol but yeah visit if ya get the chance

    Kathy V.

    One of my favorite trails in the bay area located in Tiburon. All trails app states Ring Mountain loop is 3.0 miles when actually it is not. If you park in the residential area by the mansions the total is 5miles RT which happened to us. No complaints with the gorgeous views filled with scenic greenery facing both sides of San Rafael Bridge and San Francisco. Rocks located everywhere so please watch your step. There is also bouldering and rock climbing available which many people seemed to be participating of course with social distancing available. I would totally come back to hike again.

    Rebecca C.

    I have been hiking as much as possible during this pandemic and one of my favorite spots is Ring Mountain. It automatically gets five stars for the views. The main trail is a gradual incline, but anyone can do it. It gets pretty muddy and slippery on the rocks after a rain. I went after a rain storm and the mud was sticky. There are some giant boulders and trees of all different shapes and sizes along the trail. At the top of the hill there is an amazing 360 view of Mt. Tam, San Quentin, the Richmond Bridge and the San Francisco skyline. I recently found some different trails that I want to explore next time and a new trail that goes back down the hill. I used to hike on the Tiburon side which is also nice, but I prefer the Corte Madera side off Paradise since there is more to sights to enjoy.

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    Goku U.

    Wonderful park. From the parking lot, it's one major path, but once at the top, there's plenty of different paths and space for social distancing. Plenty of parking available. We were lucky and had a clear day to see the city and Richmond! Couple of large rocks where climbers are bouldering. It was pretty windy at the top, so bring a sweater or jacket. Definitely recommend this park to others.

    Turtle Rock
    Joan W.

    Ring Mountain has several trails but the most concise way is to park In Corte Madera at the base of the Phyllis Ellman Trail which is right after Westward drive. This takes you to the Loop Trail which is about 2 miles RT up the to Ring Mountain Fire Road and looping back around. Right off of Ring Mountain fire Road is Turtle rock, a Serpentine rock formation which is a great for photos, snack breaks, and congregating with friends. From here there are other trails to explore, I love taking Ring Mountain Fire Road all along the ridge down to Strawberry and back but this is a bit longer (4 miles from Turtle Rock RT) so I usually just stick with the loop The best thing about this hike is the views! 360 views, to the North San Quentin, the East Berkley, the bay, and Oakland, to the South the city, and to the west Mt. Tam. On a clear day it's simply amazing and a great place for photos but take note the majority of the trail has no shade.

    San Quinton
    Heather D.

    Take the Ring Mountain and Phyllis Ellman trail loop, you won't regret it. It only takes about an hour to an hour and a 1/2, and there is quite a bit of vertical to it but beautiful views to enjoy. Don't forget the sun block and the bug spray, we came away with a tick. This park is dog friendly as long as they're on a leash. Parking is along the street of Paradise Drive but there are plenty of spaces for all. No facilities are available so go before you leave home.

    Jen Y.

    Very high payoff for relatively little effort! Park on Taylor Road, hike in, and you are almost instantly rewarded with incredible views including Tiburon, Sausalito, the whole North Bay, and Bay Bridge way in the distance. From the peak it's 360 breathtaking views, possibly the best I've ever seen in Bay Area. Dogs allowed on leash. Highly recommend!

    Ann L.

    We went on a guided Greenbelt Alliance hike to Ring Mountain OSP lead by Cathy & Tania it was a short, moderate, 3 mile loop hike with some steep sections, total elevation gain of about 500 ft. Dogs ok On Leash - if a Ranger sees it's not on leash you might get a ticket There's no bathrooms or water here. There's flush toilets at San Clemente Park, about 5 minutes drive before the trailhead, we used it first. Parking is along the side of the street in front of the trailhead. Stuff we saw: Mortar & Pestle rock where Miwok ground up acorns Views of Richmond-San Rafael Bridge; Bay Bridge; Northern tips of the Golden Gate Bridge Oak tree w/ frog face branch Rock carvings from Miwok Indians - don't know what they mean Tiburon Mariposa Lily - they looked kinda dried up, probably best May- early June, not sure. Rock w/ face carved out of it

    Jarrad W.

    One of the absolute best places for a very easy hike/stroll in the North Bay. Unforgettable views of Sausalito, the Bay, SF, Oakland... and I'm sure that I'm missing others. I have taken two different trailheads, which provided dramatically different experiences for a hike with a toddler. Entering via Paradise Rd. is a bit more of a steep climb with a rocky trail, while entering via Taylor Rd. avoids the more difficult section - that being said, it isn't too difficult, just keeping in mind that it is if you're towing a stroller :). I highly recommend making your way to Ring Mountain!

    Mona W.

    Ring Mountain is a very interesting open space preserve. Who would have thought such a place existed in the midst of some highly developed residential area? It is not a park in the city. Once you have entered the ground of the preserve, you will feel like being in a different dimension. You are surrounded by nature. Even with the city still in sight, it is surprisingly easy to put all your mundane worries and troubles behind. There are lots of connected trails in this preserve. Not everything is clearly marked but it is not easy to get lost either. Most paths will bring you to those impressive rock formations so feel free to follow your instinct. The view of the bay is fabulous.

    View from the fire road

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