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.

Obstacles

bushwhacking, poison oak

Key gear

long pants, long-sleeve shirt

Other peaks climbed on this trip