Here's Wendy's description of this outing: "While I know we all like loops, I was so excited about osprey nests last spring when I took this hike that I decided to add it to our itinerary. Kent Lake is the largest of the MMWD reservoirs. The first Osprey nest was found at Kent Lake in 1967 when ospreys had been so decimated by DDT it was a big deal to see one. The first bald eagle nested there in 2008. In 2017 there were about eighteen active nests. We’ll hike as far as the first few nests."
Directions to trailhead:
Take the Fairfax-Bolinas Road to the Alpine Dam. Parking is limited, so carpool if possible. Park when you see the dam ahead (first choice), or cross the dam and turn around so you can park on the other side and walk back across the dam. Click for Alpine Dam
Time: 35 minutes from College of Marin.
No restrooms at trailhead.
No restrooms at trailhead.
Note from Wendy:
Parking is very limited, so if you have room in your car, please meet at the Parkade in Fairfax to carpool at 9:15. Unless you are driving via Route 1, everyone will have to pass through Fairfax.
Weather forecast: As of Thursday, May 3rd, the National Weather Service forecast for this hike was mostly sunny with a high near 75. (Click here for an updated forecast).
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