Cataract Trailhead

Josh Klaus

A great location for starting the relatively short hike up to Cataract Falls. There is some.parking right off the side of the road on Bolinas road. However, arrive early because the few spots available fill up quickly. The trail to the falls is only 0.5 miles, but involves a steady up hill through some rough boulder stairs. They can be more difficult on the descent if you have any issues with your knees. I chose to continue on to make a nice loop hike out of it. I went on to Cataract trail Laurel Dell road. Once I was past the Laurel Picnic area hikers were few and far between which is nice if one is looking to "get away" while hiking. I the. Connected up to High Marsh trail. That eventually leads to a high marsh area before connecting to Kent Trail. That trail provides a nice lunch spot at Serpentine knoll where you can view the north side of the Mt Tam spine with views of a couple of its peaks. I hiked Kent trail through some descent towards Alpine lake which connects with the Helen Mark trail. That led me.backnto Cataract Falls and the end of a nice 7.5 mile hike. Overall it took me about 3.5 hours with around 2000 ft elevation gain. There are plenty of shorter and longer options depending on your hiking level. As always I suggest one stays on the trail and don't forget to say hello to your fellow hikers. Enjoy and have fun.

דורית פלדהיים

This is a trail with a lot of stairs and steep narrow dirt pass. All the way the trail is narrow and in one side of the trail there is abyss . So I don't think it's suitable for kids . The trail is very beautiful but in September there was not a lot of water...

Benjamin Samuel

One of the greenest hikes in the marin county. The trail to the waterfall is short but you can keep going up to the lake or to a picnic area

Carolyn Goebel

Amazing, off-the-beaten-path hike. It's best to go when the mud has dried up but the waterfall hasn't. Strenuous uphill sections, but stairs and footbridges make it manageable. This short out-and-back hike has everything you could want: lush, verdant scenery, mesmerizing falls, and ever-changing views on your way to the top.