Walk Town strolls and walks around cultural attractions and historic sites. Bike Paths for off-road adventure rides and practical ways of getting across = town on bike routes. Includes trips for both road and mountain bikes.
What’s Best: Tells you, in a nutshell, what to expect when visiting this trailhead’s primary attractions.
Parking: Gives you specific directions, usually from the nearest freeway, to the primary parking area. If trailheads have secondary parking areas nearby they will be noted in this paragraph, and then detailed in the hiking descriptions. Ferry information, if appropriate, is also provided.
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Agency: The public agency that oversees the park in which the activities take place. Phone numbers are listed in Resource Links. Abbreviations: GGNRA = Golden gate National Recreation Area; PRNS = Point Reyes National
Hike: The first paragraph after the Hike: symbol lists each hike destination available at this trailhead, followed by the (distance in parentheses) for that destination. All hiking distances in parentheses are round trip, unless otherwise noted for car shuttles. A variety of hiking lengths is offered for each trailhead. Hiking distances are given to the nearest .25-mile. Loop hikes use a different return route from a hike destination back to trailhead parking. Hikes (as opposed to Walks) are in natural settings and parks for outdoor excercise.
The second paragraph following the Hike: symbol contains background information and history for the trailhead. The first reference for a Hike Destination is boldfaced. Trail descriptions follow. Descriptions include trail distances and junctions, as well as changes in elevation. Destinations are described in the same order as listed in the first Hike: paragraph. The first hike begins at the primary parking area. If a Second Destination begins at a different access point, then driving directions precede the trail description.
More Stuff: may follow a trail description. This sentence or paragraph notes other trails that branch off from a hike destination. Different access points for this trailhead may also be noted. These destinations are less popular, meaning usually that they are less aesthetic and often more secluded.
Walk: The first paragraph following the Walk: symbol gives the areas to be strolled and sometimes the (length of the walk in parentheses). Walks (as opposed to Hikes) are mainly around cities and man-made attractions for entertainment.
The second paragraph following the Walk: symbol gives the history and highlights for the stroll. The first reference for a Walk Area is boldfaced. Often times, the walking area is a building or grounds. Other strolls are of cities and towns, in which cases specific directions are provided.
Bike: The first reference to a Bike Trip is boldfaced. The distance and elevation changes for each trip are usually noted. Sometimes, cyclists are referred to a hike destination that is the same as the bike trip. Other trips are a variation on hikes, or entirely new trails; in these cases, the street and trail connections are described. Most trailheads also contain directions to connect with other trailheads via paths and surface streets. Cyclists, therefore, can then “connect the dots” to travel by bike anywhere within San Francisco and Marin.
Be Aware: Notes hazards, tips, and precautions associated with a particular activity. Many of these concerns are summarized in Free Advice & Opinion. Readers are also encouraged to contact public agencies; see Resource Links.
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