Firstly, Harry A Barbier Memorial Park is located in Marin county, between the city of San Rafael and China Camp State Park. As a matter of fact, this open space is well visited by mountain bikers, joggers and hikers alike.
Indeed, we started this 6 miles, 2 hours and 1000 ft elevation hike on Aquinas Dr. Moreover, note that there isn’t any parking, so we parallel parked on the steep street. Furthermore, this small challenge is well worth the otherwise steep climb you would have had to do on foot, in our opinion.
Firstly, this Harry A Barbier hike starts on wide dirt roads. Subsequently, as you gain altitude, you are treated with beautiful views of Mount Tamalpais, the city of San Rafael and the San Francisco Bay
Then, the way back is in the shade. Therefore, make sure that you bring with you an additional layer to keep yourselves warm, and plenty of water to drink. In addition, this trail is narrower and more windy.
Occasionally, you might encounter mountain bikers, so stay alert and yield especially to the bikers climbing uphill.
Later, as you walk, you will pass a little Christmas ornaments forest. Soon, if you pay attention, you will be treated with the discovery of the Gnome village. Thus, it is a rare sighting in Bay Area hikes!
Finally, if you are interested in checking other parks in the near Harry A Barbier Memorial Park, you can visit the Marin County Parks website.
Planning an outdoor activity can sometimes be a hassle . You have to check out he map, set up an itinerary to follow, evaluate the length and difficulty . And even with a map you may still face issues. You can use map printouts, a book, or try to follow the direction you picked up…
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve is often called “the crown jewel of the State Park System”. This California hike is outstanding for its many activities: sightseeing, photography, painting, nature study, picnicking, SCUBA diving, and jogging. Besides, it features endangered archeological sites, unique geological formations, and incredibly rich flora and fauna of both land and sea….
Olompali State Park hike is situated north of Novato in the marin county. To start this California hike from San Francisco, just follow 101 north until exit 463. The park day use fee is currently $8.00 per vehicle. The name “Olompali” comes from the Miwok language and may be translated as “southern village” or “southern…
El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve, also called Skeggs Point is an open domain offering arduous climbs, steep elevations and yaw trails through forests, canyons and ridges. This loop trail is a hike deep in Peninsula forest and for the most part is under the shades of coniferous, redwoods and oak trees. Besides, this is…
This is the first of our City Tours around Capitola and Santa Cruz beaches. It is a new way to discover our surroundings . Most of the time in the past I used to carry a book and a map, trying to follow directions and tips given by people who knew their city very well….
We are fortunate to live in the Bay Area where there are a plethora of open spaces and parks to enjoy. Pleasanton Ridge is part of the dog friendly East Bay Regional Park District, and conveniently located just off Highway 680 near the quant town of Sunol.