Trail starts at 40th avenue and goes along the golf course to the back of the Legion of Honor. This…read moremight be nice to park in lieu of the parking lot over there if going to the museum since that lot is known to have lots of car break-ins. This trail is only about .3 miles long so not really a destination to itself but it's best if used as an add on to the Lands End Trail. The trail forks right before going to the Legion of Honor so if you take the left side the trail takes you through to the street going through the SF VA Medical Center. From here it becomes a trail again going through Fort Miley where there are some batteries and an old Octagon House. From there loop around with the regular Lands End Trail. To do this loop is a little under 2 miles. For a list of more SF hikes and walks: https://bit.ly/43PhQtL

The Clement Trail is a useful little connector that runs through Lands End and lies on the western…read moreedge of Lincoln Park Golf Course. If you are trying to cut across the park, this is the most direct route. The trail is not all that long and is most definitely not a destination. But, it's secluded, has good views of the golf course and is a good way to expedite your travels across Lands End. A couple of notes: *The Trailhead on the Clement End starts at 40th Avenue. *There are restrooms located on the north end of the trail. *It's also easy to miss the start from this side. It's just to the right of the tee box behind the museum. *Keep an ear open for "Fore!" as you are right along a golf course.

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

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!

Beautiful clean and well maintained jogging trail right next to the water. Clean restrooms, not…read morecrowded, with view of the bay, airplane taking off and bridges. Small pier for who loves to fish. Hidden gem.

This is a fantastic hiking trail. Follow the map as described on Alltrails. The branch of the trail…read morethat actually takes you to what's mapped as oyster Point is not especially exciting, but it is a great steep cardio workout. This trailhead is approximately a quarter mile from the last available roadside parking spaces. The trail is mostly under tree cover with some open spaces that include amazing views. Read up on the geology and this hike will be even more interesting. Watch the ground and you'll find 50 million-year-old seashell fossils.

I have biked this long fire road on multiple occasions--mostly without mishap, but sometimes, WITH…read moremishaps. I park at Natalie Coffin Greene Park, near Ross, and then bike around the Lakes. It can be quite steep and challenging at places, but it's still nonetheless a popular spot for cyclists. I don't recall seeing too many hikers, but I suppose some people hike it as well. I have never seen strollers or horses on this road. No mini bikes either. From the East peak of Mount Tam, I once took Eldridge grade down. It was way too difficult for me, and I had to walk carefully around lots of boulders. The problem was that if one fell off the bike you could easily go down a ravine on the other side, never to be heard from again. Well okay, it was not really that bad, but I was still pretty careful. In The Lakes District near Ross, I find Eldridge grade to be a a fun ride down. I usually start at Filter Plant Road, and then connect to Eldridge grade.

It was only recently that I learned that the San Francisco Bay Trail and the Bay Area Ridge Trail…read moreare two distinctly different things. The Ridge Trail is a network of more than 385 miles of connected trails that scale great heights. The Bay Trail is the flatter version, currently spanning 350 miles with plans to grow to 500 miles. If it's ever completed, the Bay Trail will span 47 cities and 9 counties and create a necklace of trails that will encircle the San Francisco Bay more or less at sea level. Right now, the longest single stretch is less than 30 miles in length. With a seemingly long way to go before one can hike a completed Bay Trail I opted to hike the newest section of trail in the San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge. This new-ish section of the Bay Trail is the Eliot Trail, part of a Sonoma Land Trust project to restore wetlands (diked in the 1800's) in the Sears Point area. The Eliot Trail sits atop an unshaded levee, with the wetlands at your side as you hike. Bikes are allowed; pets are not. The well maintained Eliot Trail stretches 2.4 flat miles. At its obvious end, you will turn back and retrace your steps, adding an additional 2.4 miles. There are informative signs along the way, telling you about the wetlands and its inhabitants. If you're a birder, bring binoculars; there's lots of nature to be viewed here. For the rest of us, the trail is just an easy walk in pleasant surroundings on a very lightly used trail. If you're looking to escape crowds, the Eliot Trail is a good choice. Parking is free in an adequately sized lot on Reclamation Road. Once parked, walk south on the trail to get to the Eliot Trail (and other, shorter trails). It's interesting to learn of all the effort (and expense) being put into making the Bay Trail an actual connected network and nice to see how it is (positively) affecting our shoreline. The Eliot Trail isn't a compelling hike, but it's a nice place to visit if you just want to experience a bit of the trail and observe a new wetlands restoration project.

Beautiful well-maintained trail with views of the bay and Golden Gate Bridge. We usually park at…read moreBlackie's Pasture & walk from there, but today we were coming from the Belvedere Tiburon library so decided to park on San Rafael Ave & take a quick scenic stroll. We liked looking at the waterfront homes along San Rafael Ave and then the more familiar main path with other pedestrians walking their dogs & families riding their bikes. Lovely way to get fresh air and exercise!

Tiburon and Belvedere are such exclusive, only-in-Marin bedroom communities, they just don't seem…read moreall that welcoming to the other 98% of us. We're all shuffled off to Angel Island or Sam's Anchor Cafe to congregate away from the downward eye-line of the wealthy locals. The one exception is this 2.6-mile trail which really isn't a trail. It's more like a paved promenade that won't make you break out in a sweat unless it's a hot summer day where you're fully exposed. It starts at Blackie's Pasture where surprisingly, there's free parking. The walkway winds along the picturesque shoreline of Richardson Bay to downtown Tiburon offering gorgeous views throughout. Nothing to complain about except the occasional spatially indifferent cyclist who thinks that grazing innocent pedestrians is sport. There's a worthwhile detour onto San Rafael Avenue that will get you up close and impersonal with Belvedere's exclusive waterfront real estate. The walk back to your car is just as good as the walk to Tiburon. Just don't let all the surrounding privilege get you down. RELATED - Up for a hike? Here's a collection of trails I've walked and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2OrC8nU

A quick walk out and back, it's a wide paved trail. You'll see many dog walkers, some bikers, and…read morewalkers out enjoying the fresh air. It's pretty much a straight path. If you're biking, it's a subtle incline so it's not a good spot for absolute beginner who is learning to bike. Plenty of street parking in a quiet neighborhood! It's always a good day for a stroll