Carl Payne

Review of National Park Service, Golden ...

I absolutely love running and hiking in the Marin ...

I absolutely love running and hiking in the Marin Headlands which includes the Golden Gate National Recreation area. Although in the summer (yes, summer) it can be foggy and cold here, on a clear day it is tough to beat the views of San Francisco, the Pacific Ocean and the North Bay. There are several options for parking but I prefer to park over at Pirates Cove and begin my wanderings there. Beware on a nice day parking can be limited and the trails busy so show up early and catch the nature preserve at its most pristine. There are limited facilities near parking and none on the trail so be sure to bring your own water and food.