January 31, 2004
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (Tennessee Valley Trailhead,
Old Springs, Miwok, Wolf Ridge, Coastal, Fox Trails: 8 miles)
Young equestrians practice at the stables in Tennessee Valley
Views back to the Miwok Stables as we ascend the Old Springs Trail
The trails are quieter on the south side of the valley
First glimpse of the ocean farther up the Old Springs Trail
Many of the headland trails are open to walkers, cyclists, and equestrians, but aren't crowded
Small panorama from the top of Old Springs near the Miwok Trail
Winding up Wolf Ridge
The Marin Headlands offer some interesting geologic formations; here is a great example
Overlooking Rodeo Lagoon and the mouth of San Francisco Bay
In search of an overlook with views to enjoy with our lunch
Looking north, toward Muir Beach
Lunchtime views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge beyond the headlands
Only a few trees can survive the pervasive winds and fog along the coast
We joined the Coastal Trail back in Tennessee Valley before ascending to the adjacent hills
Looking back to the trail we descended from Wolf Ridge
Tennessee Cove on a sunny but cold winter's day
Another shot of the Pacific as we climb the Coastal Trail
Pirates Cove
The Coastal Trail snakes north, providing spectacular views for several miles
Another view of Pirates Cove, looking south
The hills are barely green this early in the spring
A final glimpse of the San Francisco highrises as we return on the Fox Trail
Old Springs, Miwok, Wolf Ridge, Coastal, Fox Trails: 8 miles)
Young equestrians practice at the stables in Tennessee Valley
Views back to the Miwok Stables as we ascend the Old Springs Trail
The trails are quieter on the south side of the valley
First glimpse of the ocean farther up the Old Springs Trail
Many of the headland trails are open to walkers, cyclists, and equestrians, but aren't crowded
Small panorama from the top of Old Springs near the Miwok Trail
Winding up Wolf Ridge
The Marin Headlands offer some interesting geologic formations; here is a great example
Overlooking Rodeo Lagoon and the mouth of San Francisco Bay
In search of an overlook with views to enjoy with our lunch
Looking north, toward Muir Beach
Lunchtime views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge beyond the headlands
Only a few trees can survive the pervasive winds and fog along the coast
We joined the Coastal Trail back in Tennessee Valley before ascending to the adjacent hills
Looking back to the trail we descended from Wolf Ridge
Tennessee Cove on a sunny but cold winter's day
Another shot of the Pacific as we climb the Coastal Trail
Pirates Cove
The Coastal Trail snakes north, providing spectacular views for several miles
Another view of Pirates Cove, looking south
The hills are barely green this early in the spring
A final glimpse of the San Francisco highrises as we return on the Fox Trail