PIRATES COVE is one of Marin County's smallest & most secluded beaches located in the Marin County Headlands within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. After 7 exhilarating miles of fairly past paced hiking we’ll take lunch at the cove and enjoy the surf, sand & ocean views. This will be an AWESOME early SPRING hike to experience the lush beauty of the Marin Headlands. This hike is ideal for fit hikers who can easily handle 11 Miles of hiking and 2000+ft. of elevation gain.

HIKE DETAILS:
Start time: We weigh anchor at 9 A.M.
Distance: 11 Miles.
Pace: 2.5-3 MPH.
Type: Loop.
Elevation: 2200 Ft.
Difficulty: Moderate
Hike Time: 6+ hrs.
Parking Fee: None.
Event Fee: $1 gold coin.
Guests: See "Who should attend" below.

WHAT TO BRING: Sturdy hiking shoes, layered clothing, wind & rain protection hat, gloves, lunch, camera, water ( 2-3 liters).

ROUTE: From Tennessee Valley trailhead to Pirates Cove via Marincello, Miwok, Coastal, Coyote Ridge Trails.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Members who can handle an 11 mile hike with potential rain & wind exposure. Event is reserved for members only. If you want to bring a guest, they must be a member of the group and be on the YES list to attend this event.

HOW TO ATTEND: All members are required to answer the RSVP questions when you sign up.

LINKS
Golden Gate N.R.A Map!
Trailhead Info.
Google Map Directions.

CARPOOLS:
If you have a ride to offer or need a ride state so in your RSVP or use the discussion board.

WRITTEN DIRECTIONS

To Tennessee Valley from San Francisco

•Go north on highway 101
•Take the Mill Valley / Stinson Beach / Hwy. 1 exit
•Follow Shoreline Hwy. until you see the Tennessee Valley Road sign
•The turn off will be on the left

To Tennessee Valley from the East Bay

•Take 580 west to the Richmond / San Rafael bridge
•Cross the bridge (toll this direction will cost $2)
•Take the second exit after the bridge, go through Larkspur and get on 101 south
•Follow 101 south, Take the Mill Valley / Stinson Beach / Hwy. 1 exit
•Follow Shoreline Hwy. until you see the Tennessee Valley Road sign, the turn off will be on the left

To Tennessee Valley from the North
•Go south on highway 101
•Take the Mill Valley / Stinson Beach / Hwy. 1 exit
•Follow Shoreline Hwy. until you see the Tennessee Valley Road sign
•the turn off will be on the left

RESPONSIBILITY:
Please be aware that we expect you to take responsibility for your safety while we are out on the trails. This means arriving ON TIME to leave with the group, being prepared with adequate hiking gear, waiver form, hike fee and making sure the difficulty level of the event IS NOT beyond the limits of your health & conditioning. In addition, please show COURTESY to fellow members by changing your **YES* RSVP to a **NO** if your plans change. **IMPORTANT** Members who regularly sign-up for events, but who DO NOT show-up, may be removed from the list, to make room for more reliable members. We understand that your "Yes" RSVP to this event means you accept this.