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Perhaps San Francisco’s best-kept secret, this uninhabited, trail-laced isle in the middle of sailboat-dotted San Francisco Bay, left, is accessible only by short ferry ride. Trails lead to Mount Livermore’s summit, where the entire Bay Area sprawls at your feet, including the Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco skyline. It’s

astounding that such natural beauty exists at the heart of such urban life.

The easy five-mile Perimeter Trail. Or hike to the top via the Sunset Trail and/or North Ridge Trail.

One of the 21 campsites available (reserveamerica.com).

Not necessary. moderate.

Easy to

Maps are available at the visitor centre near the ferry landing (parks.ca.gov/ angelisland).