UPDATE - $3 HIKING FEE -China Camp State Park Sept 18, 2018

Please note that China Camp has a $3 hiking fee even if you park outside the park. I'll bring some singles, but bring change if you can.
     This is the last place we hike this session that has a fee for hiking or parking.

                     Thanks,
                           Wendy

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 that we've usually done from this trailhead:

"Today you'll learn about wetland habitats and some of the endangered animals that live there.  This area is also of historical interest as the site of a once thriving Chinese shrimp-fishing village".

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.

Click here for a Google Maps map that shows the parking area along San Pedro Road. Click on the teardrop icon to get driving times and directions from your location. 

Time: 30 minutes from College of Marin.

Notice - The Smith Ranch Road Park & Ride is permanently closed. In the past, carpoolers coming from San Rafael or farther north were able to meet there. Until we can find another location, please don't use this site.

Carpoolers coming from south of San Rafael can meet at Greenbrae Park & Ride lot at 9:15 a.m. (Click here for a Google Maps map showing the parking lot; click on the tear drop icon to get driving time and directions from your location.)

No restrooms at trailhead, but you can turn in at the China Camp State Park sign and go past the toll booth (you don't need to pay), past the day use parking area, and to the campground parking area. There are also restrooms just off the road at Weber Point and Buckeye Point, between the main park entrance and Miwok Meadows.

Weather forecast: The National Weather Forecast for Tuesday, September 18th is sunny with a high near 68. Click here for an updated forecast.

More on this hike: Hikes "D13 Miwork - Oak Ridge - Shoreline Trails" and “D14 Bay View Trail – Miwok Fire Trail" in the Martins' book, Hiking Marin show the general area where we will be hiking although our exact route may vary from the ones they describe.Dick Jordan •