Bay Area Life Science Hikers- August Edition

August Hike Meetup: Tennessee Valley Trail 🥾🌊

Join us for our next community hike! This month, we're heading out to the Marin Headlands to explore the Tennessee Valley Trail.

It’s a gentle, scenic ~3.4-mile out-and-back route through a coastal valley that leads directly down to the dark sand beaches and cliffs of Tennessee Cove. Very accessible, mostly flat, and a great chance to catch up while taking in the ocean air.

Key Details

• When: Sunday, August 2nd at 10:00 AM
• Where: Tennessee Valley Trailhead (Mill Valley, CA)
• Distance / Difficulty: ~3.4 miles total | Easy (~170 ft elevation gain)
• Route & Trail Info: AllTrails Link

Quick Tips

• Parking: The main trailhead lot can fill up quickly on weekend mornings, so arriving 10–15 minutes early is recommended.
• Layers: Coastal fog can roll in fast, so bringing a light jacket or windbreaker is always a good idea.
• Pace: Friendly, conversational pace — all experience levels are welcome!

Looking forward to seeing everyone there! Feel free to drop a comment below or send a message if you plan on joining so we can keep an eye out for you at the trailhead.