Hike Date and Time

• Saturday, January 8, 2021
• 10:00am

Hike Statistics

• Starting point: Parking Lot
• Distance: 1.5
• Time: Allow about 1 hour
• Grade: Easy
• Suggested age: All Cub Scouts
• Additional info can be found here

Rodeo Lagoon

Rodeo Lagoon is located in the Marin Headlands. Part of the Golden Gate Recreation Area, and is rich in wildlife, flora and interesting geology; and not far away are reminders of both World Wars and the Cold War.

Rodeo Lagoon was formed naturally by the action of ocean waves building up a berm of sand and pebbles. Rain water and run-off collect in the lagoon where ocean water washes in to make the water brackish. The character of the lagoon changes with the tide and the time of year, so visitors enjoy returning often.

Migrating birds use the lagoon as one of their stops along their migratory routes. Brown pelicans are common in the summer, and many kinds of ducks (mergansers, canvas backs, buffleheads and others) rest there in the winter.

The pebbles on the beach are startlingly colorful. They include chert, greenstone, carnelian, jasper and other kinds of stones. At low tide the south end of the beach offers a tide pool for examining the surf habitat. Please remember not to collect specimens of any kind from the park.

Hike Sign-ups

• Sign-up for Hike: here
• See Who is Going: here