At one time during the El Nino winter of 1998, 95% of the trails in Point Reyes National Seashore were closed due to downed trees, erosion, unstable cliffs, mud slides or wash outs. Some trails remained closed for more than a year. We will try to keep an up-to-date list of trail closures for all of Marin County here. However, we are not responsibile for the accuracy of this information. Trail conditions can change at any time. Check with the local ranger station for the latest information. If you know of any changes to this trail closure information, please email book123@marintrails.com without putting in the 123 (to limit trawlers collecting our email address and sending spam). Thanks. Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) 415-331-1540 Lower Fishermans trail - Closed permanently Upper Fishermans trail - Closed, maybe permanently Dias Ridge FR and Spur - both somewhat overgrown, including poison oak. Also, the Miwok trail heading north of Dias FR is overgrown in places as of 6/20/07. Miwok trail - From Tennessee Valley south (uphill) to the Bobcat trail - Closed permanantly - Use the Marincello FR, which parallels it. Marin Municipal Water District 415-945-1181 Stocking trail (from Rocky Ridge FR to Bon Tempe Lake) - Closed permanently All other trails are open except during Red Flag Days, when it is hot and/or windy, especially in the fall. Note: Over the next few years, the MMWD's new Road and Trail Management Plan will close over 20 roads and trails, mostly those that are not used much or in poor condition or are too difficult to maintain. The 3rd edition of Hiking Marin, now out, reflects these changes. Point Reyes National Seashore 415-464-5100 Crystal Lake trail - Closed Kelham Beach trail - Closed Muddy Hollow trail - Closed Double Point trail - Closed Estero trail - Section from Muddy Hollow is unmaintained and overgrown. Trail to be rerouted. Will be opened 2008. Top of Alamere Falls trail - Overgrown, including poison oak Angel Island State Park 415-435-1915 For Hike A12 in Hiking Marin, the trail between the Sunset trail and junction #4 is permanently closed. The hike should now follow the Sunset trail all the way to Perimeter Rd (as described in our 3rd edition). China Camp State Park 415-456-0766 Bayview trail - The new bridge is open. The upper end of the trail has a washout, but is currently passable. Marin County Parks and Open Space District 415-499-6387 Cemetery FR - Closed due to dispute about public access with the cemetery owner. For the second part of hike H5, use the 5th ave trail by the school. Mt. Tamalpais State Park 415-388-2070 Fern Creek trail - Closed at junction of Lost Trail. Unofficial detour is passable during low water flow. Dipsea trail - A section that parallels the Muir Woods Rd is washed out (see Hike B5). It's possible to walk down the road to Camino del Canyon and pick up the trail there. (The road is narrow and windy with lots of traffic - not great for walking.) Heather Cutoff - Badly overgrown in places as of June 8, 2005 Muir Woods National Monument 415-388-2595 Fern Creek Trail - Closed at junction of Lost Trail. Unofficial detour is passable during low water flow. Olompali State Historic Park 415-892-3383 All trails open. Samuel P. Taylor State Park 415-488-9897 All trails open. Tomales Bay State Park 415-669-1140 All trails open. |