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Tennessee Beach via Tennessee Valley Trail

Mill Valley, California

4.6/5
based on 9 reviews

Details

Distance

3.64 miles

Route Type

Out-and-Back

Description

Added by Pascual Dutton

Tennessee Beach via Tennessee Valley Trail is a short hike with varying topography that ends at a beautiful and less-crowded beach. This is the perfect outing for the casual hiker. It’s easy to explore adjoining trails and is kid/family friendly.

The Tennessee Valley trail is leisurely 3.6 mile roundtrip hike that turns around at Tennessee Valley Cove. Along the way, you’ll hike past shrublands, wetlands, and a lake before you get to a cool little secluded beach that many people picnic at.

This is probably the easiest to access, and most popular, hike just north of the Golden Gate Bridge. It’s a perfect option for those without a lot of time, or if you’re looking to stretch your legs a bit without getting crazy. It’s just long enough to feel like you’ve earned that post-hike brunch at The Dipsea Café .

There are a number of nice bathrooms at the start and end of the trail, along with picnic tables and drinking water.

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Features

Hiking
Bathrooms
Beach
Easy Parking
Family Friendly
Food Nearby
Picnic Area
Scenic

Tennessee Beach via Tennessee Valley Trail Reviews

Plan on hiking up to the overlook. It's a beautiful view & gets the blood flowing.

Great way to hike off brunch! The trail was very low-key and the beach is beautiful.

The trail splits about halfway into the hike. Stay right for an elevated perspective of the valley. It's just a tad longer, but I it's a nicer view - and you can take the lower trail back to the parking lot.

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