Hiking the Headlands

Saturday, April 3
10 AM to 3 pm

Rating: A moderately challenging hike of 5 miles with an 800 foot elevation gain.

Group: Open to all. Reservations required.

Status: SORRY, THIS OUTING IS FULL.

Fees: None

Leader: David D. Schmidt.

Notes: We’ll hike up the Coastal Trail for expansive views and descend Gerbode Valley as we enjoy one of the Bay Area’s best wildflower displays. Along the way, we’ll hear how the area was saved as open space in the face of plans for a massive sprawl development.

Rain Policy: This outing continues, rain or shine.

What to bring: Lunch, liquids, sturdy hiking shoes, and rain gear if necessary. Dress in layers.

How to get there:
From San Francisco:
Take Highway 101 north to Marin County and exit at Alexander Ave. (second exit after crossing the Golden Gate Bridge). Stay to the right on the exit ramp to get onto Alexander Ave. Turn left on Bunker Rd. (a brown sign saying “Marin Headlands Visitor Center” marks the intersection). Go through the one-way tunnel and drive to the parking lot at Rodeo Beach, approximately 3 miles ahead.

From the East Bay:
Take I-580 west to the Richmond /San Rafael bridge. Cross the bridge. Take the second exit after the bridge (Sir Francis Drake), go through Larkspur and get on 101 South. Follow 101 South through the Waldo tunnel. Take the last “Sausalito” exit, just before the Golden Gate Bridge. Turn right at the end of the exit ramp and pass under Hwy101. At the stop sign, go straight onto Alexander Ave. Turn left on Bunker Rd. (a brown sign saying “Marin Headlands Visitor Center” marks the intersection), Go through the one-way tunnel and drive approximately 3 miles to Rodeo Beach.

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