Best trails in Mount Tamalpais State Park, California

With its golden grasslands, iconic oak woodlands, stands of redwood forest, chaparral, and views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Mount Tamalpais State Park captures the heart of Marin County. While fog is a defining aspect of the ecosystem, on clearer days hikers can see the Farallon Islands, the San Francisco bay, the cities of the East Bay, and even as far as Mount Diablo. More than 50 miles of trail are within the park and connect to a larger, 200-mile-long trail system. Bicyclists are challenged by old railroad grade, or the twisting road to the highest point of the park's summit. Camping at Bootjack or Steep Ravine makes for a great overnight trip. The park is open from 7am to sunset year-round. Dogs are not allowed on trails, on fire roads or in undeveloped areas. Dogs are permitted on leash in the picnic areas and campgrounds, except in the Environmental Campground. Accessibility: The Visitor Center, Gravity Car Barn, and Mountain Theatre are accessible and have wheelchair-accessible restrooms and parking. Wheelchair accessible picnic sites and restrooms are available at the Bootjack and Pantoll Picnic Areas. There is one wheelchair-accessible campsite at the Steep Ravine Environmental Campground. At the Steep Ravine Cabins, the William Kent cabin is designated as wheelchair accessible with accessible beds, turning space, and table/counter. It also has accessible parking that will accommodate vans with two accessible restrooms by the parking area. There is one accessible campsite at the Alice Eastwood Grove Group Camp and the restroom there is wheelchair accessible. At Pantoll Campground, there is one wheelchair accessible campsite, an accessible restroom, and a drinking fountain. For additional accessible trails and facilities information in the park, please visit: http://access.parks.ca.gov/parkinfo.asp?park=82&type=0