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Tennessee Beach via Tennessee Valley Trail

Tennessee Valley Trail
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Tennessee Beach via Tennessee Valley Trail
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Distance
3.64 miles
Elevation Gain
266 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back

Features

Scenic
Picnic Area
Family Friendly
Bathrooms
Easy Parking
Beach
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Added by Pascual Dutton

Tennessee Beach via Tennessee Valley Trail is a short hike with varying topography that ends at a beautiful and less-crowded beach. This is the perfect outing for the casual hiker. It’s easy to explore adjoining trails and is kid/family friendly.

The Tennessee Valley trail is leisurely 3.6 mile roundtrip hike that turns around at Tennessee Valley Cove. Along the way, you’ll hike past shrublands, wetlands, and a lake before you get to a cool little secluded beach that many people picnic at.

This is probably the easiest to access, and most popular, hike just north of the Golden Gate Bridge. It’s a perfect option for those without a lot of time, or if you’re looking to stretch your legs a bit without getting crazy. It’s just long enough to feel like you’ve earned that post-hike brunch at The Dipsea Café .

There are a number of nice bathrooms at the start and end of the trail, along with picnic tables and drinking water.

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Garett Hollander
2/16/2026
Well Maintained
Amazing Views
Great Conditions
Easy To Park
Well Marked
Bathrooms
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Becca Ferg
4/10/2023
Easy hike
easy hike for everyone.
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Gino Guardado
6/10/2019
Easy Hike
Easy and wonderful hike. Definitely a hike for all ages. When you get to the first fork going left is easy flat ground perfect ...
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Andrew Blue
11/22/2016
Nice Day Hike
Really easy day hike with a great end. Beach is pretty small but worth checking out. Go early in the day before 1 to beat the crowd.
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Laura K
5/22/2016
Breezy Coastal Hike
You're surrounded by mountains and lush green scenery on this hike. Definitely check out the coastal hike and you're in for a fun rock ...
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Alison Harris
3/28/2016
Great Hike - Keep Going On The Coastal Trail
This is a great hike! Really beautiful. We veered off and went up the coastal trail and down to Pirate's Cove (take the upper ...
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Maricela Martinez
5/20/2015
Is this a dog friendly trail?
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Lisa Dutton
4/21/2014
Plan on hiking up to the overlook. It's a beautiful view & gets the blood flowing.
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Emily Boyd
4/2/2014
Great way to hike off brunch! The trail was very low-key and the beach is beautiful.
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Brian Heifferon
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1/23/2014
The trail splits about halfway into the hike. Stay right for an elevated perspective of the valley. It's just a tad longer, but I ...
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Jennifer Heifferon
1/23/2014
Just did this last weekend and I loved it! If you're itching to get outside but don't have a whole lot of time, this ...
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Tyler Drake
1/23/2014
If you're hiking Tennessee Valley and have a little extra time. Jump on the coastal trail and take the detour to Pirate's Cove - ...
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