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From here, angle right and soon reach a paved road. (The old paved route to the summit, right, has been regraded and replanted, and soon it will disappear.) You turn left and, after about 50 feet, swing sharply right on the Sunset Trail.

Angel Island State Park: hikers nearing Mt. Livermore enjoy view across Raccoon Strait.

The Sunset Trail, which traverses the south flank of Mt. Livermore, one of the best places on the island for spring wildflowers. After crossing a closed trail, your route curves right and, at about 3 miles, enters forest. When you reach the dirt fire road, bear right and find the continuation of the Sunset Trail about 75 feet ahead and on your left.

Raccoon Strait

Depending on the tide, Raccoon Strait, named for a 19th century British warship that was repaired in Ayala Cove, may be blue-green with water from the Pacific, or muddy brown with runoff from the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers.

The trail turns left and begins a series of switchbacks (please stay on the trail). You descend through a wooded area to Perimeter Road, where you also meet a paved road rising from Ayala Cove. Cross Perimeter Road and descend the paved road to Ayala Cove, past a bike trail, right, and another paved road, left. Continuing straight, you follow the paved road as it passes the visitor center and lawn, soon arriving at the ferry loading dock. (There are different waiting areas for each ferry, so be sure to get in the right one.)