Point Bonita Lighthouse (by bastique)
In the San Francisco Bay Area, and notoriously expensive Marin County especially, just taking a walk can cost you — if you like guided walking tours and hikes, that is. Fortunately, the Sierra Club’s many Bay Area chapters offer terrific organized hikes, for free or cheap and from easy to adventurous. Check out their hiking schedule.
There’s a hike on Saturday to Point Bonita Lighthouse that sounds like fun, lead by the Sierra Club’s San Francisco Bay Chapter (you can even bring your dog!):
Hike to spectacular Point Bonita Lighthouse and enjoy lunch overlooking the Golden Gate. Cross the magnificent swinging bridge to the rocky precipice that the light house was constructed on. Return by Rodeo Beach along the Coastal Trail. Spectacular ocean views. Moderate pace. 13 miles with 3,000′ elevation gain. Return by 4:30 pm. Heavy rain cancels.
What’s cool about the Point Bonita Lighthouse is it still uses its original Fresnel lens to cast a beacon for mariners. It’s a great place to stop for lunch and soak up the historical ambiance. The views from coastal trail home aren’t to shabby either.
DEAL: Free
WHEN: Saturday, March 7, 2009 **Sorry! This hike has expired, but you can check the Sierra Club schedule, or hike on your own**
WHERE: Meet: 9 am sharp departure from Tennessee Valley (Tennessee Valley Rd: 1/2 mile south of Tam Junction then three miles west at the end-of-the-road parking area–near the stables). Directions: from Highway 101, take Muir Woods-Stinson Beach exit. Drive west for 0.5 miles, turn left on Tennessee Valley Road. Drive 2 miles to end of road and park in large gravel lot below stables.
HOW: Call Katy and Brad Christie -510-402-8092, or email them at adventure[at]bradchristie.com (preferred) Bring lunch and water. Dress in layers, bring sunscreen and hiking poles if you have them. Canine hikers should bring leashes, litter bags, and water for their dogs.
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