Bay, Marine View, Crest and West Trail Loop

This trail not only features several sites of key importance to the park’s history, Ferry Point and Nicholl Knob, it also provides sweeping views from the hillcrest of the East Bay, the San Francisco Bay and beyond. Please note, sections of the trail are very steep and uneven. Trail Directions: From Ferry Point Parking Lot, head west to Ferry Point. At the point, follow the San Francisco Bay Trail along the shoreline. At the lagoon, turn left to continue on San Francisco Bay Trail along the west side of the lagoon. At the restroom, turn left and follow the trail up to Dornan Drive, following Dornan Drive to the left until you reach Western Drive, just before the tunnel. Cross safely at the crosswalk and turn left. After about 100 ft, turn right at the sign that says “path” and follow the trail uphill towards Belvedere Ave. At Belvedere Ave, continue right and up the dirt path. You will intersect with Old Country Road; make a left and continue for about 800 feet. Turn left at the fork onto Marine View Trail, then after about 200 feet, turn left to connect to Crest Trail. At the paved road, turn left and head about 100 feet towards the gate. At the gate, turn right onto Crest Trail and follow to the top of the hill at Nicholl Knob. After admiring the view, to continue, follow the paved road for about 300 feet until you reach the sign for Crest Trail, then turn left. Continue for .23 miles along the ridge, descend the steps, and continue on Crest until you reach False Gun lookout. From the lookout circle, head to the west, steeply downhill onto West Ridge Trail. Follow West Ridge Trail for .36 miles. At the next signpost, take the steep path up the hill to West Ridge Point. From there, continue straight on West Ridge Trail, then make a left at the next signpost to follow West Ridge Trail to Dornan Drive. Carefully cross Dornan Drive and head left for .1 miles to return to Ferry Point Parking Lot.