Short walk on rolling hills with gorgeous views of Angel Island (that slowly appears in the horizon like a sleeping dinosaur). Both Golden Gate Bridge and Richmon - San Rafael Bridge are also visible.

Location: Old St Hilary's Open Space Preserve

» Official Trail Map by MCOSD: Good map showing various trails.

Route: Follow Heathcliff Fire Rd (labeled as 'Tiburon Ridge Trail' on trail markers) all the way to the park boundary for Old St Hilary's. Great views of Angel Island, Golden Gate Bridge and Richmond - San Rafael Bridge. The trail extends beyond the park boundary into private property. A few steps into private property lead you to a vista point with slightly better views.

Location: near 20 Heathcliff Drive, Tiburon, CA 94920 . Parking area is visible in Google Maps if you zoom in sufficiently.

Directions: From US-101 North, take exit 447 for CA-131 toward Tiburon Blvd / E Blithedale Ave. Then turn right onto CA-131 East / Tiburon Blvd and drive for 3.5 miles. Turn left on Lyford Drive and drive for 0.8 miles. Turn right to stay on Lyford Drive, take the first left onto Sugarloaf Drive, then first right onto Heathcliff Drive. An entrance for Old St Hilary's lies in the cul-de-sac at the end of Heathcliff Drive.

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Parking Fees: None (last visited: May 2011)

Capacity: Limited street parking along Vistazo Street West, in residential areas.

Latitude: 37.887894     Longitude: -122.455869