Rodeo Beach- Hawk Hill- Pt Bonita Lighthouse Hike - 8.5 miles, 1200 ft elev

We will be doing a moderately strenuous 8.5 mile loop hike in the Marin Headlands from Rodeo Beach to the Point Bonita Lighthouse via Hawk Hill, and then back to the starting point. This hike is for INTERMEDIATE HIKERS only. The route will offer wonderful vistas of the Pacific Coastline and Golden Gate as we traverse through the rolling hills of the Marin Headlands and Point Bonita. The 8.5 mile trek will involve ascending 1,200 feet via steep paths and staircases.

THIS EVENT HAS A WAITLIST. DO NOT SHOW UP FOR IT UNLESS YOU HAVE RECEIVED AN EMAIL SAYING YOU CAN ATTEND. NO CRASHERS AND NO PLUS ONES.

We meet at 9:30 am outside the restroom at the Rodeo Beach parking lot and depart promptly at 9:45 am. We begin the trek by heading east along Mitchell Rd, connecting onto the Miwok Trail and then the Rodeo Valley Trail. From there we turn onto the Smith Trail until it meets the Coastal Trail, which will bring us up to Hawk Hill via ascending several hundred steps. At the top of Hawk Hill we will take a break for snacks/lunch and the restroom while we take in the magnificent views of the San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Next, we head west back down Hawk Hill to the Coastal Trail, which will take us onto Conzelman Rd and the Point Bonita Trail leading out to the lighthouse. Although the foot bridge to the lighthouse is still closed, we will can still enjoy the astounding views of the lighthouse standing over the majestic ocean cliffs. Finally, we return to our starting point via Point Bonita Trail to Field Rd to the Coastal Trail. If there is interest, we will meet at a drinking establishment after the hike, most likely in the Richmond district of San Francisco.

Bring plenty of water, snacks and/or lunch if you plan to eat at the top of Hawk Hill. Dress for the weather, as it can be unpredictable at times.

Carpooling
Please use the following link for carpool offers and requests. On the carpool form please indicate your neighborhood for facilitating:
https://groupcarpool.com/t/stm8ko

Information
AllTrails Route: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/rb-hh-pb-92bbd31
Level: Intermediate level. You will be expected to hike an average of 2.5 to 3.0 miles per hour.
Total Distance: 8.5 mile loop
Elevation Gain: 1,200 feet.
Hiking Time: 3.5 hours plus stops.
Cell Service: It can be unreliable at the starting point, so you should assume we won't receive any messages.
Pets: Dogs are not permitted on the Point Bonita Trail.
Weather: Rain will cancel this event.
Restrooms: At the parking lot (mile 0.0), Hawk Hill (mile 3.3), and Point Bonita Trailhead (mile 5.6 and 6.6).

Directions
The meeting spot is outside the restroom at the Rodeo Beach Parking Lot, just off of Mitchell Road in Marin. Typically there is plenty of free parking available at this lot in the early morning.

About Point Bonita Lighthouse
The Point Bonita Lighthouse, built in 1855, was the third lighthouse built on the West Coast and helped shepherd ships through the treacherous Golden Gate straits. Today, the lighthouse is still active and is maintained by the U.S. Coast Guard.

Liability Disclaimer
The organizers of this event are unpaid volunteers and not expert hiking guides. By signing up for this event you agree to assume all responsibility for your own safety, health consequences, conduct and well-being, and you hereby release its organizers, hosts and participants from any and all liability, claims, demands or causes of action that you now have, or may have in the future, for illness, injuries, damages, and/or economic loss of any kind or nature, arising in whole or in part out of the activities, advice, or information contained herein. You are also acknowledging that you are aware and have made your guests aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with this type of outdoor activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards.