This week we hike on the eastern edge of Marin along San Francisco Bay, this time venturing into China Camp State Park. (Click here to read about our November 2008 hike or here for photos from past hikes in this area.)Here's Wendy's description of the outing:
"Learn about wetland habitats and some of the endangered animals that live there like the tiny salt marsh harvest mouse. This area is also of historical interest as the site of a once thriving Chinese shrimp fishing village." (Click here to view and print out the park brochure and map).
Directions to trailhead: Take the San Pedro Road exit from Highway 101 and go east for three miles. PASS the sign that says China Camp State Park and go about 3/4 mile further on San Pedro Road to Miwok Meadows (sign on your right). Park along the road, not inside of the park entrance as Wendy's list of hikes directs.
Time: 30 minutes from College of Marin. No restrooms at trailhead, but you can turn in at the China Camp sign and go past the toll booth (you don't need to pay), past the day use parking area, to the campground parking area.
Weather forecast: As of Friday, October 5, the weather forecast for the hike was a slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. (Click here for an updated forecast).
More on this hike: Hike “D14 Bay View Trail – Miwok Fire Trail" in the Martins' book, Hiking Marin shows the general area where we will be hiking although our route may vary from this one they describe.
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