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Coyote Ridge Trail to Muir Beach route map
DifficultOut and Back
California

Coyote Ridge Trail to Muir Beach

Sausalito, California

5.2 mi

Distance

1,578 ft

Elev. Gain

2h 25m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Coyote Ridge Trail to Muir Beach is a challenging 5.2-mile out-and-back trail located near Sausalito, California. This trail offers a substantial elevation gain of 1,578 feet and features dirt surfaces throughout. It extends from coastal elevations near 7 meters to ridge heights of approximately 309 meters. Given its terrain and coastal location, hikers can expect varied landscapes and potentially sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. Due to its difficulty, this trail is suitable for experienced hikers.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gainpotentially exposed ridgeline

Elevation Profile

Min:7 ft
Max:309 ft
481 ft
481 ft
7 ft108 ft208 ft309 ft0.0 mi1.3 mi2.6 mi3.9 mi5.2 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

SpringFall

Highlights

ocean viewscoastal ridge

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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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