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There is something haunting and lonely about the land on the ocean side of Point Reyes Peninsula, and the land around Abbotts Lagoon certainly fits that description. The hills are covered with grass t
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Inverness
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This 1-square-mile island is the largest in San Francisco Bay and has a long history: it has been a prison, an army fort, a missile base, and an immigration detention center. Today Angel Island State
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Tiburon
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CA
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This section of the Coast Trail, which is also an integral link in the 400-mile-long Bay Ridge, is about two-thirds complete. The trail offers panoramic views of San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz Island, th
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Sausalito
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CA
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The Corte Madera State Ecological Reserve is one feature of the paved Corte Madera Creek Path that runs for 2 miles along Corte Madera Creek to San Francisco Bay. The reserve is a restored wetland; th
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Larkspur
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CA
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This small hill was once an island surrounded by San Francisco Bay, but today stands as a sentinel in the marshlands east of Novato that were formed as the wetlands were drained. Today signs of deer,
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Novato
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CA
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The Point Reyes Peninsula is really an island that sits on the western side of the San Andreas Fault. The peninsula has moved northward hundreds of miles from along the Southern California coast in th
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Olema
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CA
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Point Reyes National Seashore is an outstanding example of how large tracts of near-virgin land can be set aside near major metropolitan areas for the enjoyment of all. It contains thousands of acres
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Stinson Beach
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CA
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Limantour Spit is one of the longest sandbars on the West Coast and separates Estero de Limantour from Drakes Bay. Drakes Bay joins with Estero de Limantour at the end of Limantour Spit. Littoral curr
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Inverness
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CA
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The Marin Municipal Water District has five storage lakes on the north slope of Mount Tamalpais that supply water to Marin residents. These lakes also provide excellent hiking for families. This side
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Ross
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CA
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This easily accessible hike takes you through good stands of redwood trees that have withstood the ravages of fire and disease and stand as a tribute to the indestructible qualities of the species.
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Lagunitas
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CA
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- 3 miles
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Although the wonderfully colorful great blue herons and great egrets can be spotted individually around the bay area, they can be seen at their finest each spring at the Audubon Canyon Ranch near Boli
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Stinson Beach
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CA
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- 1 mile
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Muir Woods National Monument is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Marin County and has some of the most stringent restrictions of any park in this guide: You may not ride motor vehicles,
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Muir Beach
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CA
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- 1 mile
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Olompali State Historic Park is one of the newer state park units in the North Bay, and it has both historical and natural features that make it a worthwhile visit. Native Americans used the site for
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Novato
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CA
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This is an excellent hike for those just beginning nature hikes with young children, or for those who wish a good introduction to the natural history of the Marin Headlands. Rodeo Lagoon in the Golden
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Sausalito
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CA
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- 1.5 miles
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Steep Ravine in Mount Tamalpais State Park is formed by Webb Creek and offers hikers large redwoods, waterfalls, and views of the ocean. During early spring the rushing creek cascades over numerous wa
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Muir Beach
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CA
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- 4 miles
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Richardson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary is operated by the Audubon Society as an environmental education center with a nature trail and interpretive programs for groups. It includes 11 acres of land and 900
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Tiburon
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CA
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- 0.5 mile
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The 12-mile-long Tomales Bay is a submerged rift of the San Andreas Fault. The steep, wooded slopes of the Point Reyes Peninsula are typical of the Pacific Plate, and the gently rolling hills covered
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Inverness
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CA
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- 2.5 miles
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Sonoma County officials have made a concerted effort to develop a series of regional parks that help preserve at least small segments of the natural environment, as urbanization has encroached on what
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Petaluma
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CA
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- 2 miles
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Mount Tamalpais is the dominating physical feature of Marin County, and on one of the rare clear days, from East Peak you can see the snow-covered peaks of the Sierra Nevada 200 miles away. Because of
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Muir Beach
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CA
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- 1.5 miles
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