Post Chapel, Fort McDowell – Quarry Beach loop from Angel Island

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Post Chapel, Fort McDowell – Quarry Beach loop from Angel Island

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Post Chapel, Fort McDowell – Quarry Beach loop from Angel Island

01:49

6.41km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

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Angel Island State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Ferry Terminal

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107 m

Ayala Cove - Angel Island Ferry Landing

Highlight • Rest Area

The Angel Island Ferry Landing in Ayala Cove offers regular passenger ferry service to Tiburon and San Francisco. The Angel Island to Tiburon Ferry provides a 15-minute crossing of the …

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2.02 km

View of San Francisco Bay from Angel Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here you have the opportunity to witness some absolutely wonderful views of the San Francisco Bay!

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2.73 km

Immigration Station - Angel Island

Highlight • Historical Site

This station functioned as both an immigration and deportation facility, detaining large numbers of Chinese and Japanese immigrants under oppressive conditions, generally from two weeks to six months, before being allowed to enter the United States.

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3.41 km

Post Chapel, Fort McDowell

Highlight • Religious Site

The abandoned army church at Fort McDowell provides a striking window into the region’s history and its role in past military life.

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3.85 km

Quarry Beach

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This spot provides panoramic views of the San Francisco skyline and the Bay. Because you reach the island by ferry, it's not overly busy, and it offers a peaceful and solitary experience.

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