• Summary: This is a 9 mile loop hike involving the highest peak in the Samuel P. Taylor State Park in Marin County, California.
• Location: This hike is located at the Samuel P. Taylor State Park, as part of the California State Parks Department in Marin County.
• Distance: The entire distance for this walk is 9.3 miles, forming a loop beginning to end.
• Category and Difficulty: This is a moderately tough hike, as it's 9.3 miles of distance involve approximately 1400 feet in change of elevation reaching the highest peak of the state park.
• Exposure: There is some shade near the beginning and the end of this hike, but the middle of the trail is mostly exposed.
• Traffic: The traffic on this trail is generally between light and moderate.
• Trail Surface: The trail surfaces here are primarily dirt trails as well as fire roads.
• Walk Time: The average walk time for this particular trail is approximately 4 hours.
• Season: Although this trail is generally nice all year long, the sun exposure and length makes it best during the late winter months and early spring.
• Trailhead Coordinates: This trailhead can be found at 38° 1'10.28"N Latitude and 122°43'46.32"W Longitude.

Amenities: You can find restaurants, gas and pay phones approximately 5 miles northwest, which is in Point Reyes Station, or approximately 10 miles to the southeast, which is in Fairfax. The park offers good campsites for individual camping, though additional fees apply for their use.

Rules: Half of the trails are designated as being multi use, while others are hiking only. Dogs are permitted in the park's developed areas, the picnic and camping areas. All dogs must be on a leash. The park is open between 8 o'clock am and 8 o'clock pm every day.

Fees: There is a $6 dollar entrance and parking fee, which can be paid at the entrance kiosk just inside of the parking area. Camping accommodations are provided for additional fees.

Map: A good map for getting to this region is the AAA San Francisco Bay Region map.

Accommodations: There is plenty of parking provided inside the park. Maps are provided at the ranger station during its hours of operation. Thee are restrooms as well as drinking water stations available all throughout the park's developed areas. There are two handicapped designated parking spots and most trails are wheelchair accessible.

Public Transportation: The West Marin Stagecoach does offer public transportation that travels to this trailhead.

How to Get There: From the US 101 within Marin County, you should take the San Anselmo and Sir Francis Drake exit. Continue on for approximately 15 miles, traveling west on Sir Francis Drake until you reach the park entrance, which is going to be on the leftmost side of the road.

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Photo Credits: Jerry Downs

Originally posted 2009-10-13 03:47:16. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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