The Governator hasn't "terminated" Angel Island State Park (as yet), so we still have an opportunity to hike there in case the park is eventually closed. Here's Wendy's description of the outing: "We'll check out the outside of the new Immigration Station, but not do the tour, and then go to the top of Mt. Livermore, and take the 3:30 p.m. ferry back." Bring cash or check for the ferry ($13.50 round trip; no credit cards) and cash for the park entrance fee ($3.00). (Bring $17 in cash or check for Wendy, too!).Directions to the trailhead: We'll take the 10 a.m. ferry from Tiburon to the island.
Allow time to park and don't miss the boat! (Although it's only 10-minute trip, the next ferry doesn't run until 11:00 a.m.). The ferry dock is at 21 Main Street. Parking gets more expensive the closer you get to the ferry. There is sometimes on-street free parking if you make a left on Mar West, the corner the library is on. Allow ten minutes to walk from there to the ferry.
Restrooms at ferry in Tiburon and on Angel Island. Carpool from Greenbrae Park and Ride at 9:15 a.m.
Weather forecast: As of Saturday, August 22nd, the National Weather Service forecast for Angel Island on Tuesday, August 25th was for patchy fog before 11 a.m. otherwise mostly sunny with a high near 65. (Click here for an updated forecast).
More information on this hike: The Martin's book, Hiking Marin, sets out two hikes on the island: "A12 North Ridge Trail to Mt. Livermore" and "A13 Angel Island Perimeter Trail."
Click here to go to the Angel Island State Park page on the California State Park's Web site. Click here for on-line information provided by the Angel Island Association.
You'll find a map of the island on page 4 of the state park brochure.
Here's a Google Earth bird's eye view of the island:
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