Indian Tree Open Space Preserve
Deer Camp Trail Loop via Big Trees Trail
3.7 mi · ▲ 727 ft · 1 hr 36 min
Deer Camp Trail Loop via Big Trees Trail is a 3.7-mile loop in Indian Tree Open Space Preserve near Novato, CA. It climbs 727 ft. It scores 76/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: genuinely wild.
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Deer Camp Trail Loop via Big Trees Trail
3.7 mi · ▲ 727 ft · 1 hr 36 min
Elevation 247–975 ft
Loop · Indian Tree Open Space Preserve
Trailhead: Vineyard Road · 38.10522, -122.63878
Weather Aug 4: sunrise 6:17 AM · sunset 8:18 PM
- Start on Rent Barn Trail, heading SE.
- 0.2 miSharp right onto Upper Meadow Trail, heading W.
- 0.4 miBear left onto Deer Camp Cut Off Trail, heading SW.
- 0.2 miSharp left onto Deer Camp Trail, heading N.
- 0.8 miContinue straight onto Big Trees Trail, heading E.
- 1.8 miTurn left onto Upper Meadow Trail, heading NW.
- 0.2 miContinue straight onto Rent Barn Trail, heading W.
- 0.2 miThe loop closes back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
Weather
Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.8 mi in (~65 min). Leave by 6:53 PM for the 8:18 PM sunset. Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Trailhead visible from the viewpoint
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- Big Trees Trail 4 mi · ▲ 868 ft
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