Open space is one of the many reasons we love living in the North Bay, as we noted in Reason #13. Many of us are spoiled by the fact that we can walk out our door and find the beauty and serenity of open space within walking distance. For those who live in East Corte Madera and Tiburon, Ring Mountain and Old St Hilary’s Open Space Preserve are the neighborhood destinations for open space, and they are truly magical.

 
 Ring Mountain Stones
 Image by Wayne Hsieh		Near Old Saint Hilary’s
Image by: Colleen Proppe		View of SF from Ring Mountain
Image by: Guenter Waibel 
  
 Bay View from Ring Mountain
 Image by: Vicens Vila  		  Ring Mountain with Spring Wildflowers
Image by: Vicens Vila 		 San Rafael Bridge from Ring Mountain
Image by: Vicens Vila  
Ring Mountain Trail 
Image by: Vicens Vila

The vast expanse (367 acres) of gentle rolling hills and soft grasses make Ring Mountain a paradise for children eager to run around and search for lizards, bugs and even rare plants. The panoramic view of Marin, San Francisco, and the East Bay from the top of the mountain is stunning and mesmerizing, and changes often depending on the weather and time of day. It’s a view we never tire of.

Old St Hilary’s Open Space Preserve, a total of 122 acres at the south end of the Tiburon peninsula, is also made up of gentle rolling hills and magnificent sweeping views. The southernmost point puts you above Keil Cove, a scenic spot that is tucked down below and is normally difficult to see; the vantage point also makes Angel Island seem like a stone’s throw away. To the west is a unique view of charming Old Saint Hilary’s church, beautiful hillside homes, Tiburon, Belvedere Island, and the Golden Gate.

 If you haven’t explored these open space areas, we encourage you to grab your camera and go. You’ll discover yet another reason why we love where we live.

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Posted by:  Frank Howard Allen Realtors