Outdoor Adventures
Tennessee Valley Trail
💰Free Activity🅿️Parking Info🎒School-Age Range
Marin Headlands
About this spot
A mostly level 1.75-mile trail from the Tennessee Valley trailhead toward the coast. The beach makes a rewarding destination, but families need enough energy and water for the full return trip.
What to expect
💝Free Entry
🌳Outdoor Area
🚻Restrooms
Planning notes
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Treat the 1.75-mile distance as one way. Turn around early if the return would be too much, bring all the water your group needs, and keep children closely supervised near the coast.
Accessible parking and restrooms are next to the trailhead
There is no potable water in Tennessee Valley
The route combines asphalt and compacted natural surfaces
Dogs are not permitted on Tennessee Valley Trail
Coastal weather can change quickly
Updated Aug 2026
Quick details
Hours
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Neighborhood
Marin Headlands
Category
Outdoor Adventures