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Summary: This is a great trail to hike or run, even during or after rainfalls. For longer hike, park near Dolliver Park on Madrone Road. Walk a few blocks to Foley - take a left. Look for stairs after the third house on the left. Take a right at top of stairs and follow the narrow road until the end. There is a trail head sign for Lower Baltimore Canyon trail. Continue approx. one mile to a wooden bridge, where the Upper Baltimore Canyon trail begins. Continue .5-.75 and keep an eye out for the trail going up hill to the right. Cross the small creek and head up Lady Bug Trail to King Mt. Loop. At junction, continue straight, then go left to Wilson Trail. Cross a fire road. Turn right, heading down gravel path. For shorter hike, go left on King Mt. Loop to Dawn Falls or continue past gate on Ridgecrest Rd. Take left at Evergreen Dr. Left on Crown Rd. Becomes Blithedale Summit Fire Rd. Look for Dawn Falls Creek Trail on left just before suspension pipe. Trailhead: From Highway 101, exit Paradise/Tamalpais Drive in Corte Madera. Drive west on Tamalpais about 0.8 mile, then turn right at the stop sign onto Magnolia. Drive about 0.6 mile, then turn left onto Madrone Avenue (just past the Lark Creek Inn).There are two choices for starting points; drive on narrow Madrone (and then Valley Way) about 0.8 mile, to a small turnaround at the end of the road. (Upper Trail starts here). Parking is only permitted in the white-outlined roadside spaces. There are 5 spots about 30 feet from the trailhead, and a handful more back down the road. For a longer hike (adds about 2 miles), the lower trail starts at Foley Ave, closer to the beginning of Madrone Road. (Lat:37.55 Lon:-122.32) Trail Guides for Baltimore Canyon: Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: Marin County Department of Parks Open Space (415) 499-6387 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Diane Savard, who has posted 5 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by VN on 8/8/2007 Pretty good hike with great eastern views of the bay. You can find a topo map of these trails (pdf) here: http://www.co.marin.ca.us/depts/pk/main/mcosd/os_maps.asp Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: California Hiking, California Trails, California Hikes, Marin County Hiking, Marin County Trails, Marin County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
