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.

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Tennessee Valley trail to the beach
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Time needed
1.5–2.5 hrs
Distance
3.4 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Cost
Free
Booking
Not needed
Where
San Francisco

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

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What we have not researched yet

These fields are part of the full listing standard and are not filled in for this adventure. Rather than guess at them, we are naming the gap — check the official source above for anything here that affects your plan.

  • Parking capacity
  • Restrooms
  • Accessibility