Point Bonita Sunset Walk

Saturday, October 25
5 PM to 7 PM

Rating: A fairly easy 1-mile walk. The paved trail is steep in places.

Group: Open to Greenbelt Alliance members only. Learn more about membership with Greenbelt Alliance.

Status: Reservations required.

Fees: None

Leaders: Ben Harwood, Jenie Chang and Ken Lavin

Notes: Experience the wild edge of the continent on this special tour of the historic Point Bonita Lighthouse in the Marin Headlands. The scenic trail to the lighthouse passes through a hand carved tunnel and over a spectacular suspension bridge to one of the hidden gems of the Bay Area.

Rain Policy: Rain cancels.

What to bring: Good walking shoes, warm clothing, camera, if desired.

How to get there:

We will meet at 5 pm at the Point Bonita Lighthouse trailhead.

From San Francisco and San Mateo County:
Take Hwy 101 northbound across the Golden Gate Bridge. Exit Alexander Avenue; bear right. Follow Alexander Avenue 0.2-miles; turn left onto Bunker Road. On Bunker Road, pass through one way Baker-Barry Tunnel. Follow Bunker Road 3-miles; turn left on Field Road. Follow Field Road 0.8-miles to Point Bonita parking lot and trailhead.

From the North Bay, East Bay, and South Bay:
Cross the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. Take Hwy 101 southbound. Exit at second Sausalito exit, just before the Golden Gate Bridge. Bear right onto Alexander Avenue; proceed back under the freeway. Follow Alexander Avenue 0.2-miles; turn left onto Bunker Road. On Bunker Road, pass through one way Baker-Barry Tunnel. Follow Bunker Road 3-miles; turn left on Field Road. Follow Field Road 0.8-miles to Point Bonita parking lot and trailhead.