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ALCATRAZ FORT BAKER GERBODE VALLEY ISLAND The stately A hiker’s paradise, this wilder- The infamous buildings of this for- ness backcountry former prison, once mer army post were offers a chance to smell fennel home to Al Capone, once occupied by and sage, or spy a bobcat or bush grants a peek at a military brass. rabbit. Wildflowers paint the val- maximum-security, Today, it has been ley in springtime. minimum-privilege life. transformed to a lodge and envi- ronmental institute. KIRBY COVE BAKER BEACH Nestled at the foot This mile-long beach offers spec- FORT CRONKHITE of the Marin Head- tacular views of the Marin Head- The fort has one of the only re- lands, the cove is a lands and the stored barracks in the West that pristine beach Presidio. Visitors here can also reflects its original wedge see Battery Chamberlin’s rare appearance, complete with pe- featuring “disappearing gun.” riod furnishings that span the campsites with unparalleled 20th century. views of the Bridge and City. BOLINAS RIDGE The top of this secluded and sce- FORT FUNSTON LANDS END nic crest presents views of the Steady winds and West of the Golden San Andreas Rift Zone. dunes reaching 200 Gate, San Fran- feet make this cisco’s wildest CHINA BEACH rugged stretch a stretch of coast fea- Legend says this sandy patch premier hang-glid- tures wave- and was named for Chinese ing spot. windcarved head- fishermen who, long ago, lands and anchored their junks nearby. FORT MASON intriguing shipwrecks. In bygone times, CLIFF HOUSE Fort Mason housed MARIN Giant windows Spanish soldiers, HEADLANDS present a direct the U.S. Army, This is the place to view of the earthquake see migrating birds Pacific—allowing refugees, and port of prey—as well as you, as one authorities. Today, piers and wa- bird’s-eye views of historian put it, “to terfront warehouses the famous Golden confront nature from the com- constitute the facilities of the Gate Bridge. It’s a launching fort of an armchair.” nonprofit Fort Mason Center. point for trips and hikes through- out Marin County. CRISSY FIELD FORT POINT Notable sites It was a home for This imposing fort • Battery Spencer Ohlone Indians and kept vigil over the • Battery Townsley later bay for almost half • Hawk Hill hosted Spanish and a century, and now • Nike Missile Site Mexican ships, a visitors can explore historic army air- its brick casemates MARTINELLI RANCH field, and a Coast Guard station. and grand arches and participate Hikers here enjoy undulating The community center on the in cannon drills. grasslands, a beautiful freshwa- site now offers a host of recre- ter pond, and a stunning Tomales ational and educational activi- Bay overlook. ties. GOLDEN GATE NATIONAL PARKS PARKS FOR ALL FOREVERTM

MILAGRA RIDGE PHLEGER ESTATE SUTRO HEIGHTS Habitat for threatened species This wildlife corridor at the The lands of like the California red-legged Parks’ southern tip reveals traces former San frog, this ridge also affords im- of 19th-century logging—like Francisco mayor pressive views of Pacifica and the remnants of the old steam mills. Adolph Sutro show- ocean. case the Cliff House, POINT BONITA Sutro Baths ruins, MORI POINT Adventuresome and the splendid Garden. Jutting between black sand souls relish the beaches, this dramatic promon- steep climb and SWEENEY RIDGE tory rewards visitors with gor- heart-stopping Spanish explorer geous wildflowers and coastal footbridge that lead Gaspar de Portola vistas. to the Lighthouse first saw San Fran- (first lit in 1855). cisco Bay more than MUIR BEACH 200 years ago from Picnics are pleasant in this quiet THE PRESIDIO this 1,200-foot cove and the overlook trail Topping San summit in San Mateo County. stands out—literally—as a great Francisco’s crown, place to spot whales. this emerald park TENNESSEE was once among VALLEY MUIR WOODS the oldest This peaceful Serene streams, continuously used valley meanders to canyon paths, and military posts in the nation. a pocket beach the redwoods. It Notable sites near the ship- is—in the words of • Main Post wreck of the Ten- namesake John • Mountain Lake nessee. Muir—simply “the • Tennessee Hollow best tree-lovers’ monument” in • San Francisco National the world. Cemetery OTHER NATIONAL PARK OAKWOOD VALLEY ROCKY POINT SERVICE SITES IN This swath is home to coyotes, The few miles between Muir and PARK owls, mission blue butterflies, Stinson beaches capture the sce- BOUNDARIES and the Parks’ largest stand of nic best of the awe- oak and bay forest. inspiring California coast. PEDRO POINT RANCHO CORRAL OCEAN BEACH RODEO BEACH DE TIERRA A recreational paradise for gen- Rodeo Valley opens to this erations, San Francisco’s west windswept beach speckled with MORE INFORMATION flank remains perfect for sunset colorful pebbles. For details on all the sites of the walks, brisk jogs, and gulps of Golden Gate National Parks, fresh briny air. STINSON BEACH please visit our online interactive One of the best map: OLEMA VALLEY swimming beaches www.parksconservancy.org/ Grazing cattle and in northern visit/map/index.asp Victorian farms California, this grace this area be- three-mile stretch tween Bolinas and of white sand Inverness ridges. provides invigorating surf and excellent barbecue spots.