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Las Gallinas Valley Birding Loop 1
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Las Gallinas Valley Birding Loop

San Rafael

Lose track of time watching egrets and hawks glide over a flat, easygoing gravel loop. The 2.1-mile trail around these former wastewater ponds is wide enough for strollers, bikes, and binoculars. A surprisingly peaceful spot once you're past the first hundred yards.

family-friendly
flat gravel trails
beginner biking
casual birding

Tips

🦅"It's my go-to place to lose track of time and see plenty of birds"
💧bring your own water, no fountains on-site

Las Gallinas Valley Birding Loop

Smith Ranch Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903, USA