Cataract Falls and Alpine Lake via Simmons Trail
Mill Valley, California
5.4 mi
Distance
1,716 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 29m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Cataract Falls and Alpine Lake via Simmons Trail is an out-and-back trail in Mount Tamalpais State Park, managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation, in Marin County, California. It is 5.4 miles long and gains 1,716 feet. The nearest town is Stinson Beach, California, about 2 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 609 ft |
| High point | 0.0 mi | 610 ft |
| End | 5.4 mi | 609 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation
Source of truth
- Mount Tamalpais State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Stinson Beach, CA · about 2 mi away
- County:
- Marin County, CA
- Jurisdiction:
- Mount Tamalpais State Park · California Department of Parks and Recreation
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(415) 388-2070
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
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Pantoll Campground
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