Outdoor fun Happy trails
Lace up your sneakers for these gorgeous hikes around the Bay Area.
Alamere Falls START: Begin this eight-mile out-and-back expedition at the Palomarin Trailhead (a parking lot also marks the spot) before traversing through forests, tall brush and rugged coastlines. WATERWORKS: Scramble down the sandy cliffs at the end of the trail for selfies with Alamere Falls, a spectacular 40-foot waterfall that plummets into the Pacific Ocean. COOL OFF: Bring your swimsuit for a dip in the tranquil and sunny Bass Lake on the way back. There’s a rope swing! à Rte 1 to Point Reyes National Seashore (415-464- 5100,
ptreyes.com/activities/alamere-falls)
Angel Island START: Hop a Blue & Gold Fleet ferry to Angel Island, then take the Perimeter Trail right off the exit to the North Ridge Trail. CATCH A VIEW: Ignore your burning calves and continue climbing the path until you intersect with Ida Trail; this leads to the summit of Mount Livermore, the highest peak on the island. All that hard work is well worth it for 360-degree views of the Bay Area. CAMP OUT: Enjoying island life? You can reserve a campsite in Angel Island State Park (800-444-7275,
parks.ca.gov) to see the SF skyline lit up at night. à Angel Island (
angelisland.com/hiking)
Lands End START: Check out the new visitor center, Lands End Lookout, for information about the natural and cultural history of the area. Then trek on the Coastal Trail. FIND ZEN: Take the turnoff to Mile Rock Beach to walk the large, seaside stone labyrinth by artist Eduardo Aguilera. HISTORY LESSON: Wander the Sutro Baths ruins, a massive saltwater swimming-pool complex that opened in 1896 and operated for more than half a century. PACK A PICNIC: The West Fort Miley batteries offer a grassy area among three turn-of-the-century gun emplacements. à 680 Point Lobos Ave (
nps.gov/goga/ planyourvisit/
landsend.htm)
Regional Preserve START: The main entrance to Claremont Canyon is on Stonewall Road (a block north of Claremont Hotel). VIEWS FOR DAYS: They don’t call it the Stonewall Panoramic Trail for nothing. This trek through the Berkeley and Oakland hills boasts stunning views of the bay around every corner. FUEL UP: The short hike includes more than 700 feet of steep ascent. Make sure you pack plenty of water and snacks. FOREST FRIENDS: Keep your eyes peeled for red-tailed hawks, deer and even the occasional fox sharing the path with you. à Claremont Ave to Stonewall Rd, Berkeley (
ebprks.org/parks/claremont_canyon)
Claremont Canyon
Time Out San Francisco July 26–October 10, 2017
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