Ring Mountain Open Space Preserve offers short hikes with sweeping views of San Rafael Bay, the Richmond - San Rafael Bridge, Tiburon peninsula, petroglyphs with cultural history, spring wild flowers and seasonal creeks.

Best Months to Visit: Any time of the year. In spring, wildflowers abound.

Notes:

1. BayNature article on Ring Mountain geology — BA Hiker's description of Ring Mountain.
2. Alternate trail heads: Cul-de-sac on Koch Road, Corte Madera, CA provides entrance into Tiburon Ridge Open Space Preserve. Follow Ring Mountain Fire Road to reach Ring Mountain. Robin Drive trail head. Shepherd Way trail head — walk along Shepherd Way Fire Road to the top of Ring Mountain. Reed Ranch trail head. Two more trail heads are located in residential areas. Parking along Via Los Altos, Tiburon, CA provides access to Ring Mountain Fire Road. Reed Ranch Road, Tiburon, CA also provides access to Ring Mountain Fire Road.
Geology: Ring Mountain - nice description by Ted Konigsmark at GeologicTrips.