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SCA Trail

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 5.0 (6)
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  2. CA
  3. …Bay Area
  4. …Golden Gate & Marin
  5. Marin Headlands
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“One of the most striking trails within the Marin Headlands. ”

Phil DiGirolamo
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2.1

Miles

3.3

KM

Point to Point

890' 271 m

High

342' 104 m

Low

35' 11 m

Up

583' 178 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

13%

Max Grade (8°)

Dogs No Dogs

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Family Friendly Make this a fun single file out-and-back or add a side trip up to Slacker Ridge.

Description

A hike along the SCA Trail will provide a breathless vista of the Golden Gate Bridge and the surrounding Bay. When the sun is shining and the fog is lifted, hiking along this trail will make memories that will last a lifetime. Every resident of Marin County and San Francisco county need to experience what the Golden Gate looks like from this north side.

The trail is cut into the side of the mountain and faces westward. This well-maintained trail is a very well kept secret - don't miss it!

Contacts

Land Manager: National Park Service - Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Shared By:

Phil DiGirolamo with improvements by Tilman Giese
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Trail Ratings

  5.0 from 6 votes

#1

in Marin Headlands

#417

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#1

in Marin Headlands

#44

in California

#417

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View from the SCA Trail.
Mar 3, 2016 near Sausalito, CA
What a lucky day for me, no fog!
Mar 2, 2016 near Sausalito, CA
The beginning of the descent into the Rodeo Valley. Where is the drop off?
Mar 2, 2016 near Sausalito, CA
San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge from SCA Trail.
Dec 30, 2022 near Sausalito, CA
View of the Bay and Golden Gate Bridge.
Mar 3, 2016 near Sausalito, CA
San Francisco from the junction of Slacker Trail and SCA Trail.
Dec 30, 2022 near Sausalito, CA

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Check-Ins

Aug 14, 2022
Tilman Giese
Dec 28, 2018
Julie Eckstein
Jan 20, 2018
Jaclyn Rose
Aug 13, 2016
Robert Mcfarlin
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