We did this hike on May 6th last year. (Click here for a recap of that outing). Here's Wendy's description: "One of our favorite hikes for both wildflowers and views! We should see columbine, California coast delphinium, the native cobweb thistle, and much more!" (Click here for a list of the flora and fauna we saw last year).Directions to trailhead: From Highway 101 south bound, take the last exit before the Golden Gate Bridge. Turn right, go under the freeway, and get in the left turn lane to go through the one way tunnel with the 5 minute traffic light. Park at the end of the road. (Rodeo Beach will be on the other side of the road). Time: 40 minutes from COM. Restrooms at trailhead. (Carpoolers can meet at Greenbrae Park & Ride lot around 9:15 - 9:20 am).
Weather forecast: Last year we had a lot of fog and clouds at the outset of this hike. As of Wednesday, April 15, the National Weather Service forecast for this area (3 miles southwest of Sausalito) on Tuesday, April 21 was sunny with a high near 62. (Click here for an updated forecast).
More on this hike: Hike "A5 Coastal - Wolf Ridge - Miwok Trails" in the Martins' book, Hiking Marin, shows our route for this 5 mile-plus hike with a 1,000' elevation gain, as does the "Costal-Miwok Loop" hike in Tracy Salcedo-Chourre's book, Exploring Point Reyes National Seashore and Golden Gate National Recreation Area. (Hill 88, our probable lunch spot, is 960' above sea level with lovely views on a clear day). The Google Earth photo below shows the area. (Click on it to open a larger image in your Web browser).
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