Cycling GG & Angel Island

Where: Cycling across the Golden Gate Bridge to Tiburon and then to Angel Island for camping. Return by ferry to SF Fisherman’s Wharf, if possible.

Campsite: Ridgecrest 4, 5, & 6

Itinerary:

Saturday

A) Meet at Bubb parking lot at 8:00 AM.

B) Drive to the south parking lot of the Golden Gate (SF side). We’ll take a head count and then cross the Golden Gate Bridge on the west side (ocean side.)

C) Stop at the SF Bay Model in Sausalito located at 2100 Bridgeway. Bridgeway is the main thoroughfare in downtown Sausalito to view the exhibit. We’ll also eat our sack lunch here.

D) Continue to Tiburon to catch the ferry. The ferry to Angel Island runs every hour on the hour.

E) Last ferry returns to Tiburon at 5:20 PM for those returning.

Sunday

A) Have breakfast and then pack up.

B) Perform a 1 hour service project.

C) Take a ride around the perimeter of the island

D) Catch the 12:20 PM ferry to Tiburon. Arrive at Tiburon at 12:30 PM. Return home.

Special Notes: It will be very chilly at night and maybe in the day as well since we’re on an island in the middle of SF Bay. Dress in layers and do NOT wear cotton clothing next to your skin. We have to carry in all of our gear including portable stoves, tents, food, etc.

Extra Expenses: The fee for the ferry is $9 for scouts and adults 12 and older and $7 for scouts 11 and younger. This fee includes a $1 surcharge for our cycles. The fee for the ferry will be due by May 7^th. Plan on bringing money for lunch on Sunday.

Logistics: Drivers will take the scouts and gear and drop them off at the Golden Gate. They can meet us at the SF Bay Model and then drive to Tiburon to transfer our backpacks for Tiburon. On Sunday, we’ll meet drivers at a parking lot to be designated.

The Ride

Distance across the bridge – 1.7 miles

Distance to Sausalito - ~ ½ mile

From Sausalito to Tiburon ~ 9 miles

Total cycling is about 11 miles.

Golden Gate Bridge

Bicycles are permitted to cross using only the west side of the bridge. When riding across the bridge, you must walk your bicycle around the towers on the Bridge, as there is a very limited amount of space to maneuver and you won't be able to see anyone coming from the other direction or standing in the middle of the sidewalk. Please walk your bike around the towers! Also watch for oncoming bicycle traffic.

The bridge is 1.7 miles long and will take you to Marin County. Coming off the bridge on the Marin County side, loop under the bridge and follow the main road to Sausalito. Plan on stopping to make sure we have everyone before heading into Sausalito. We need to be extra careful as we enter into Sausalito as the hills are steep and traffic may be heavy. We will ride single file and make sure that we have everyone before we continue.

We’ll stop at the SF Bay Model at 2100 Bridgeway in Sausalito to tour the exhibit and eat our sack lunch. This is just past the shops in the center of town. The Bay Model was built by the Army Corps of Engineers to show how the waters in the bay operate. Admission is free.Website:http://www.spn.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/BayModelVisitorCenter.aspx

About one mile out of Sausalito on the main road (Bridgeway Rd.) you will see the Bay Trail start again on the right. Follow it out of Sausalito where it will turn to smooth gravel and go under highway 101 and cross a marsh. Turn right when the trail crosses Blithedale and follow Blithedale for about one mile on this very busy road toward Tiburon. The ride from the bridge to Tiburon should be easily done under two hours at a leisurely pace.

Driving directions to Tiburon: Northbound 101- Take the Mill Valley / Tiburon Exit, turn right, and follow Tiburon Blvd 4 miles into downtown Tiburon. Turn right on Main St. The ferry is located on the left at 21 Main St.

Sunday is the annual Bay to Breakers race. Drivers picking up riders are suggested to head north on 101 to the Richardson Bridge to Richmond and head back on 880. Estimated return will be between 2 to 3 PM and we’ll contact parents via phone to tell you about when to meet your son and his bike at Kennedy.

Angel Island Map. From Ayala Cove, we head south around the island. Ridge campsites are located near Battery Wallace. We’ll take a ride around the island on Sunday morning and for the more energetic, you can hike to Mt. Livermore. Bikes are not allowed on some of the trails like the one to Mt. Livermore.