Island Tree Topper

Hiking to the peak of Mount Livermore on Angel Island State Park

12.15.2016
San Francisco
Hikes

The light atop Angel Island State Park’s Mount Livermore has long been a cheerful twinkle visible from many cities throughout the Bay Area on holiday season nights. The display is actually a solar powered LED beacon. Get into the festive spirit by hiking the 2-mile (one-way) trail from Ayala Cove up to the "Angel Lights."

The trail is gradually graded and provides plenty of Bay-mazing scenery, including a rare five-bridge view. At the peak—788 feet—grab a picnic table near the festive mountain topper and stay awhile.

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Ferry info from SF and from Tiburon. Take the Sunset Trail to the top of Mount Livermore. Find the Sunset Trail up the fire road and behind the picnic tables from Ayala Cove. From the top, return to Ayala Cove via the North Ridge Trail to the Perimeter Road. No dogs.

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