Tennessee Valley Trailhead

Great hike for the entire family! You arrive at the Tennessee Valley Beach at the end of the trail. It's about 1.5 to 2 miles long. On the trail, it actually splits into a 'lower Tennessee Valley trail' where there's less slopes. However, both trails will lead you the same direction. There are bathrooms both at the start of the hike (where there is a parking lot - no cost) and next to the beach.

Amazing! Wild life is allover, from snakes, coyotes to birds. The views are incredible. There are bathrooms, smell bit but "clean". I went by myself but I don't recomended it, because there is a lot of people and coyotes. But if you an independent woman like me, be aware of your surroundings at all times. Parking was hard to find and I got there around 830am. Bring water, snacks, and dress in layers. Make sure you take your garbage with you. Enjoy and have fun!

Tennessee Valley Trail is the perfect, go to, four mile walk from the parking lot to the beach. It can be cold, but once the sun hits the trail you will warm up. I have seen deer, coyotes and lots of beautiful birds on this walk. The sands at the beach shift during the winter. The cliffs lining the beach are magnificent. This trail is also the gateway to many other trails. Happy walking!

Kicked off a gorgeous 9km loop here. If you go on a sunny day you’ll get amazing views on all 360 degrees the whole way. Good for an easy hike or a moderate trail run. Recommend to take the short path off the main trail down to Pirate Cove.

A great place to take an easy stroll to the beach, a nice run, or an extended hike. There are plenty of trails nearby for biking as well. There is a nearby livery also if you are into horses. The trails are a network that takes you to Tennessee beach and other trails throughout the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Most of the trails are exposed with little or no canopy. I would suggest a hat and sunscreen for protection. There are plenty of beautiful flowers along the path that are worth stopping to admire. The people are very friendly and I always receive a hello when saying hi.

The trail that leads up from Tennessee beach to connect south east to other trails is very steep and with loose dirt and rocks. I would suggest good hiking shoes if you plan to explore further south. Most of the other trails have a wide and moderate elevation which makes for potentially good biking.

The beach itself was fairly secluded since it was almost 2 miles from any parking. Enjoy the peace and serenity of the Ocean as a reward for the hike.