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The Bobcat Trail now zigzags gently down into Gerbode Valley. After passing through a eucalyptus grove, you enjoy a level walk parallel to the creek, which remains hidden from view behind a screen of willow thickets. You pass the Rodeo Valley Trail, left, then cross the creek, which passes under the road through a culvert. In about 50 feet, you close the loop at the Miwok Trail. Here you turn left and retrace your route to the parking area.

Hawk Camp

Hawk Camp is the most primitive of the three walk-in campgrounds in the Marin Headlands. It has three sites that can each hold up to four people. There are picnic tables and a toilet, but no water. No fires are allowed, so if you want to cook, you need a camp stove. For reservations, call (415) 331-1540 between 9:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. You must pick up your permit at the visitor center during the above hours. Reservations may be made up to 90 days in advance.

TRIP 6 Angel Island State Park

Distance 4.5 miles, Loop Hiking Time 2 to 3 hours Elevation Gain/Loss ±800 feet Difficulty Moderate Trail Use Good for kids Best Times All year Agency CSP Recommended Map Angel Island State Park (CSP) Notes Bicycles are not allowed on the trails described below, but can be used on the island-circling system of main roads, and can be brought to the island on ferries

HIGHLIGHTS Angel Island is a sentinel, guarding the entrance to San Francisco Bay. This route uses the Northridge and Sunset trails to circle the island, and also visits its highest point, Mt. Caroline Livermore (781’), a superb vantage point from which all the familiar landmarks in the Bay Area are revealed. There is much historic interest to the island as well, and an outing here can easily include a tour by bicycle or tram.