06/11/2025
Hey Staying Active group.
ALL TRAILS MAP:
Cataract Falls via Rock Spring Trailhead
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/cataract-falls-via-rock-spring-trailhead
MEETING SPOT: 7:30am.
Starbucks
110 Donahue St
Marin City, CA 94965
http://www.yelp.com/biz/starbucks-coffee-marin-city-2
We Leave from here as a group at 7:55am SHARP!
HIKE DETAILS:
-Distance: 5.6+ miles (out & back)
-Duration: 3+ hours.
-Elevation: 1,348 ft
-Difficulty: 8+
**WHAT TO WEAR***
- Wear fitness clothes as if going to the gym
- Hiking shoes or boots. (be sure of good grip)
-sunscreen
- Long sleeve but something you can take off and tie around waist.
- beenies or head bands (might be chilly)
***WHAT TO BRING***
- Eat a light snack before the hike. (Nothing big just like a banana or energy bar.)
- Pack up some waters- snacks
- BE SURE to take tissue - (you will need them.)
***TIPS***
- Take little swigs of water so you donβt get a side ache
- Do not workout the day before, REST YOUR BODY.
- Energy Bars/protien bars do wonders π
***TRAIL DETAILS:
Explore this 5.6-mile out-and-back trail near Stinson Beach, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 2 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so youβll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
This route features multiple waterfalls, the biggest of which is Cataract Falls. You will hike all the way to the southern tip of Alpine Lake. The trail is very steep and rocky but the scenery is beautiful! You will begin to encounter the many waterfalls on this route about halfway down to the lake. The trail can be slippery when wet, especially in the area near the waterfalls. The lake is stunning, so make sure to save some time to spend at the shore before heading back on your return trip. Hiking sticks come in handy on this one.
Hope to see you there.