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Slacker Ridge Trail

The Slacker Ridge Trail at Marin Highlands, in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, in Sausalito, California is an easy 0.5 mile out-and-back trail that leads from the Slacker Trail up to the top of Slackers Hill. The view from the top of Slackers Hill is well worth the short hike up, with a view of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, the bay, and the surrounding hills.

This trail has a gradual uphill climb from the trailhead and is for the most part an easy hike; however, you must hike up the Slacker Trail first, which has a much steeper grade.

Lookout Points: The first lookout can be found near the edge of the trail at what appears to be a fork in the trail (stay right) with views of the bay. The second lookout is at the top of Slackers Hill, which gives a 360-degree view of the San Francisco Bay area.
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Know Before You Go

  • Slacker Ridge Trail is a short, 0.5-mile out-and-back trail in Sausalito, CA, offering access to Slackers Hill.
  • The trail provides rewarding panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, and the surrounding bay area from the top of Slackers Hill.
  • While generally easy, the trail requires an initial hike up the steeper Slacker Trail to reach the Slacker Ridge trailhead.
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Distance
0.5 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
15 min
Elev. Gain
194'
Rating
0.0
Added
May 19, 2018
Updated
February 12, 2019

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Total Change
177'
Ascent
194'
Descent
194'
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Features

Vista / Lookout Point
Biking

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    37.833698, -122.494174
  2. Main Trailhead

    37.836537, -122.492155

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

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