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
The experience

What to expect

A gradual valley walk through coastal scrub to a small Pacific cove framed by steep headlands.

Location
Marin Headlands
Activity
Hiking · Coastal valley to beach
Difficulty
Easy to moderate
Cost
Free
Booking
Not required
Best season
Year-round

Conditions and cautions

Ocean conditions can be dangerous. Treat the beach as scenic unless official conditions support safe water use.

Make the plan work

Plan your visit

Check the official source for current access, booking, and conditions. Then use the map and directions to plan your arrival.

Details to check before you go

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