Marin Headlands/GG National Recreation Area

Date: 07/04/06
Park: Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Marin Headlands, CA
Condition: Sunny but not too hot with a nice breeze
Start time: About 1:30 PM
Length: About 3 Hours
Hiker: JC, Pak and Rachel
Trail: http://bahiker.com/northbayhikes/rodeobeach.html
Trail Map: http://data2.itc.nps.gov/parks/goga/ppMaps/map%2Dmahe%2Epdf
Pictures: http://jc-studios.smugmug.com/gallery/1636518
Views: Nice view of the Pacific Ocean. GG Bridge, Ocean Beach by the Great Highway. Plenty of wildflowers, violet, yellow, orange. Furry stuff, dandelion. Not much trees only some Cypress along the way. Animals include butterfly, I saw 1 dragonfly, some hawk, raven, a egret, brown pelican and plenty of other birds. We reverse the suggested hiking direction and also hike at the inner side of the lagoon instead. We also walk through the beach. It would be nicer if we follow the suggested trail since we will be hiking towards the ocean. Anyway, this is a nice trail for the summer. It was a warm day but the Ocean breeze keep us cool. To our suprise, the Golden Gate Bridge is also clear of any fog again.