Hiking · Coastal valley to beach · Marin Headlands
Tennessee Valley Trail to the Pacific
A gradual valley walk through coastal scrub to a small Pacific cove framed by steep headlands.

What it is
A gradual valley walk through coastal scrub to a small Pacific cove framed by steep headlands.
- LocationMarin Headlands
- ActivityHiking · Coastal valley to beach
- DifficultyEasy to moderate
- CostFree
- BookingNot required
- Best seasonYear-round
Conditions and cautions
Ocean conditions can be dangerous. Treat the beach as scenic unless official conditions support safe water use.
Plan your visit
We link out rather than copying details that change. These are the sources worth checking before you commit to the drive.
- View on Google MapsFind the location and check current hours and reviews
- Get directionsDrive time from wherever you are starting
- View "Bay Area Ridge Trail: Marin Headlands to Tennessee Valley" on AllTrails4.8★ · 5.2 mi · recent trail reports and GPS tracks
- National Park Service on nps.govOfficial alerts, fees, and current conditions
- National Park Service — official pageThe source this listing was verified against
What we have not researched yet
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