8.8 out of 10

Eldridge Grade Fire Rd, California

37.9424269175085 -122.579582680607
Great for
  • Clean & Green
  • Gym & Fitness
  • Parks & Recreation
  • Peace & Quiet
  • Lack of Traffic
Not great for
  • Cost of Living
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Who lives here?
  • Professionals
  • Singles
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees
  • Tourists

Reviews

5/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 5/5
  • Peace & Quiet 5/5
  • Parks & Recreation 5/5
  • Gym & Fitness 5/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Parking 4/5
  • Cost of Living 2/5
2yrs+

"It's Places Like This That Make Marin Expensive..."

This is one of the best state parks anywhere in California - with some of the best views! Mount Tamalpais offers a myriad of hiking trails for walkers of any level. The park winds through redwoods, although the summit offers a different type of green foliage. Several moderate trails parallel the ridgeline, winding through the woods offering several panoramic vistas. Hiking is feasible for outdoorsmen and women of any level, and rock climbing is a popular activity as well.

But it is the summit view that is truly worthwhile. Hike from the base, any of the side trails on the road, or drive up to the summit parking lot and hike to the top for some of the best views ANYWHERE in the Bay Area - or California for that matter. The vistas look onto San Francisco, the Bay, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Pacific Ocean, the Redwood Forests - all unique views that blend together to serve as of a reminder of what makes the Bay Area so special.
Pros
  • Amazing views
  • Great hiking and climbing
Cons
  • Paid parking only
  • Difficult to get to
  • Poor cell phone reception
Recommended for
  • Professionals
  • Singles
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees
  • Tourists
  • LGBT+
  • Hipsters
  • Students
  • Country Lovers
  • Trendy & Stylish
  • Beach Lovers

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