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Take your time through this section of the hike! Great opportunity to capture picture of the monumental redwood trees as well as to take the time to appreciate their majesty!

The eponymous name of this hill mostly refers to the climb to this point from the beach about 1300 feet (400 meters) up. Deer Park Fire Road is actually reasonably gradual, following the ridgeline. Still, it is a good place for a rest, take in the views to the Pacific, and refill the water bottles at the water fountain, and read info panels about the recent history.

We are very impressed by these huge trees. I couldn't capture the full size with my camera, so I'm adding a few cell phone photos as well. The largest specimen in Mui Woods is 78 m high, about the same height as a 23-story building.

We are very impressed by these huge trees. I couldn't capture the full size with my camera, so I'm adding a few cell phone photos as well. The largest specimen in Mui Woods is 78 m high, about the same height as a 23-story building.

Cathedral Grove is located within Muir Woods National Monument in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. This amazing grove is home to the tallest and oldest redwoods in the area! This peaceful area encourages quiet contemplation as visitors walk through it on a gentle loop trail. The coast redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens) in Cathedral Grove can reach heights of 380 feet, making them the tallest living things on Earth. Despite their massive size, redwoods have shallow roots, extending only 10 to 13 feet deep, but they spread out 60 to 80 feet and interlace with the roots of neighboring trees. This interconnected root system provides the strength needed to withstand strong coastal winds.

Located in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Rodeo Beach is known for its coastal beauty. The beach's proximity to San Francisco makes it a popular destination for locals and tourists to witness coastal cliffs, tide pools and nice trails for hiking.

Tomales Point (aka Pierce Point) is located at the northern end of Point Reyes National Seashore. The Tomales Point area is a popular destination for visitors wishing to view tule elk, birds, and wildflowers. The historic Pierce Point Ranch offers a glimpse into the early dairy ranching days on the peninsula. A short 0.4-mile (0.6-km) trail leads down to the beautiful McClures Beach. The 9.7-mile (15-km) round-trip Tomales Point Trail leads along the ridge crest of a narrow peninsula, offering spectacular views of Tomales Bay and Bolinas Ridge to the east, Bodega Bay to the north, and the coastline of the Point Reyes peninsula stretching to the south.

This park marks the official start of the San Francisco Bay Area Water Trail and sits in a sheltered cove boasting fantastic San Pablo Bay views. Parking is free; however, if you plan to fish off the pier, you need a fishing license. It is a great place to spend an afternoon, with plenty of picnic tables, a swimming pool, and well-maintained tennis/pickleball courts.