2009.02.10

Owl Trail

A hike from the Muir Beach overlook down to Slide Ranch. The Marin coast is rugged and feels remote, despite being just north of the Golden Gate.

I'm using my iPhone as a GPS tracker, and have geotagged this set. The coordinates on each detail page link to a terrain view on Google Maps.

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Muir Beach Overlook, Owl Trail photo

Muir Beach Overlook

I love this view down the coast, with Muir Beach just visible in the background.

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Marin Coast, Owl Trail photo

Marin Coast

Here is the look north from Muir Beach Overlook.

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Owl Trail, Owl Trail photo

Owl Trail

Owl Trail is mostly exposed terrain, primarily chaparral. The Slide Ranch geodesic dome and campsite is to the left, and the yurt is farther right (north).

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Yurt, Owl Trail photo

Yurt

Not a bad place to hang out.

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Slide Ranch, Owl Trail photo

Slide Ranch

It's a working demonstration farm. Quite a good gig for farm animals.

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Rooster, Owl Trail photo

Rooster

The birds are all free range.

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Rooster, Owl Trail photo

Rooster

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North Beach, Owl Trail photo

North Beach

Owl Trail ends at North Beach (there is another easily accessed beach further south).

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Marin Coast, Owl Trail photo

Marin Coast

Here is the view south from the end of Owl Trail. Muir Beach Overlook is on the cliffs visible in the background.

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