China Camp State Park Hike (10/26) Preview

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).
 
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. 

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 Thursday, October 21, the weather forecast for the hike was partly sunny with a high near 65. (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.

Recent Hike Photos On-Line

Dick Jordan has been playing catch-up on projects (including posting hike photos that Theresa Fisher has taken) that have piled up during his travels over the last two months.  Here’s a link to Theresa’s photos from the last few hikes.

Tennessee Valley “Final Exam” Hike (10/19) Preview

Per Wendy, "this loop [around Tennessee Valley] features panoramic views of the ocean and Muir Beach. We may see hawks like the Northern harrier, brush rabbits, and even a coyote. REMEMBER TO BRING PLATE, UTENSILS, AND SOMETHING TO SHARE FOR THE GOURMET FINAL EXAM! (Let’s think green and try to cut down on paper and plastic throw-aways as much as possible). We’ll leave the food in the cars and eat when we get back, but bring your water bottle."  (Click here for a recap of our October 2008 hike).

Directions to trailhead: Take the Stinson Beach exit from Highway 101. Follow signs to Stinson Beach and Muir Woods, then turn left on Tennessee Valley Road and take it to the parking lot at the end.

40 minutes from College of Marin. Carpooler can meet at the Greenbrae Park & Ride lot between 9:00-9:20 am. Portable toilets at the trailhead.

Weather forecast: As of Wednesday, October 13, the National Weather Service forecast for the hike was mostly sunny,with a high near 63.  (Click here for an updated forecast)..

More information on this hike: Hike A8 Miwok – Coyote Ridge – Coastal Trails in the Martin's book, Hiking Marin, shows our route from Tennessee Valley towards Mill Valley, westward to ocean views, then back east to the parking lot.

Revised List of Fall 2 Hikes

Eagle-eyed Theresa Fisher (unlike bleary-eyed Dick Jordan who just got back from his trip to B.C. last night) found a few typos in the Fall 2 hike list.  So here's (hopefully) the link to the final, revised copy on Google Docs.