January Hike: Rodeo Lagoon, Marin Headlands (GGNRA)
Date: On your own
Time: With your family or den
Location: Rodeo Lagoon, Sausalito
Meeting Point: Marin Headlands Visitor Center
Attire: Class B
Awards: Trail Trekkers Cub Scout Patch/Progressive Hike Award. Scouts can also choose to become Junior Rangers.
Fees: None (bridge toll only)
RSVP:
Contact: Hiking Chair Deva Sundararajan
What to bring:
- binoculars, camera
- layers of clothing – please check weather forecast prior to hike
- Lunch/Snacks/Water – Please note that there are NO food vendors in the Marin Headlands
Details
You can begin at the Marin Headlands Visitor Center. Scouts who choose to becoming junior rangers can get Junior Ranger booklets from the Visitor Center (if it is open).
The start of the Rodeo Lagoon Trail Loop is at the picnic area. First cross the footbridge, heading north towards Bunker Road. Go left towards the ocean, following the path around the lagoon. Return to Rodeo Lagoon Loop and continue to follow the path back to the picnic area
Following the hike, if it is open, you can drive up to the Nike Missile Site site to learn about some of our country's history. This is usually open Saturdays from 12:30 - 3:30 PM, but has been listed as closed in the past months due to COVID. Double check the GGNRA website beforehand.
If it is open, families may also chose to visit the Marine Mammal Center on their own. This too has been listed as closed in the past months due to COVID. Double check their website beforehand.
Don't forget to bring a lunch, snacks and plenty of water. There are no food vendors at this location. Wear appropriate clothes since the weather may change rapidly.
