Distance
2.5 mi to summit
4.9 mi total
Elevation
201 ft start
840 ft max
Vertical
782 ft gain
Time
44 min to summit
1 hr 5 min total
Deepest bushwhacking yet in the Marin Headlands in pursuit of 2 obscure peaks (1 in the Marin Headlands 50 Peak Challenge). Felt a bit insane darting into the shrubbery after trailrunning up the well-trodden fireroads. There's no easy route to either of these 2 peaks -- faced horrific bushwhacking on each. Peak 698 ft has a viewless summit, better views to be had on an animal path on its west flank. Wolf Ridge East has a terrific broad, grassy summit with a unique vantage point on Rodeo Beach and the Golden Gate.
Route name
Obstacles
bushwhacking, poison oak
Key gear
long pants, long-sleeve shirt