Baltimore Canyon Via Dawn Falls Trail Loop

Larkspur, California

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Distance

5.93 miles

Elevation Gain

1309 ft

Route Type

Loop

Description

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Baltimore Canyon via Dawn Falls Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a forested setting at the start, up switchbacks to Dawn Falls, and then to views of King Mountain Open Space Preserve as you loop back along Southern Marin Line Road. This is a dog friendly (on-leash) trail located near Larkspur, California.

Note:

Parking is limited at the Dawn Falls trailhead, so you may have to park along the road ~0.5 miles prior to the falls.

Dawn Falls is best to see after a recent rain. During the drier months, there may be no water running.

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Features

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Dog Friendly

Forest

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Scenic

Waterfalls

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