MT BARNABE: SAMUEL TAYLOR SP

MT BARNABE: SAMUEL TAYLOR STATE PARK

Hike Date:  Saturday, October 3, 2026

Coleaders:  Sam Kaufman

Leader email:  geogrman@yahoo.com

Leader phone:  510.599.4056

SF Meeting Location Whole Foods @ 2001 Market St. Meet on the Dolores St. side. (There's parking on the street or below the building.m)

SF Meeting Time:  8:55 AM (departure shortly thereafter)

NOTE: Please only show up at Whole Foods if you have arranged for a ride ahead of time.

East Bay Meeting Location: Rockridge BART station. Meet at the bottom of the escalators. (There's free and ample parking)

East Bay Meeting Time:  9:00 AM (departure shortly thereafter)

NOTE: Please only show up at Rockridge BART if you have arranged for a ride ahead of time.

Rating: Level 3

Mileage: 8.6 miles

Elevation Gain: 1450'

Description: We'll hike up Bill's Trail, a beautiful, forested, and gradual climb up to Barnabe Peak, incorporating many switchbacks. At the peak are a fire lookout and gorgeous views, including of Tomales Bay. Bill's Trail ends just below the peak. There's a short, steeper section on a fire road up to the peak. We'll return to the cars on the same route.

Bring/Wear: Please bring water, lunch, hat and sunscreen for the sunny portions (20% of the hike). Poles are always helpful.

Rain Policy: Cancelled in the event of rain. 

Dogs: Dogs NOT allowed in state parks. 

Trailhead Meeting Place: Devil's Gulch Parking. Take US101 to Sir Francis Drake; head west 19 miles. A mile past the very prominent sign (on the left) for Samuel P Taylor State Park campground is the parking on the left side of the road, opposite of Devils Gulch. Google Maps link. 

Trailhead Meeting Time: 10:00 AM

Trailhead Departure Time: 10:15 AM

Round Trip driving mileage: 64 miles from Whole Foods; 76 miles from Rockridge BART.

Passenger Carpool Fees: $11 (SF); $12 (Rockridge BART)