The Verna Dunshee Trail is a .7 mile flat and easy loop trail which encircles the summit of Mt. Tamalpais. At 2,571' in altitude, Mt. Tamalpais is the centerpiece of the state park which bears its name. The Verna Dunshee summit trail is handicap accessible and provides 360 degree views of nine northern California counties as well as the Pacific ocean. On a clear day, downtown San Francisco is clearly visible as is Mt. Diablo. The official Mt Tamalpais Visitor Center is located next to the trailhead where an interpretive brochure is available for the Verna Dunshee Trail.

Views from the Verna Dunshee Trail are unmatched

Verna Dunshee Trail is an interpretive trail - pick up a brochure at the Visitor Center

Four watershed lakes are protected within the state park - some are visible from the Mt Tamalpais summit

Mt Diablo in Contra Costa County at 3,849' in elevation is clearly visible from the Mt Tamalpais summit

Gardner Lookout at the top of Mt Tamalpais - named for Edwin Gardner, former Chief Warden of the Tamalpais Forest Fire District

Views west - where the Pacific ocean meets the horizon

Southern views showcase the brilliant green Marin Headlands