Family Walk: Buck Gulch
Source: Marin County Parks
Ignacio Valley Preserve
Sunday, January 4, 2026, 10am – 1pm
This canyon comes to life in the wet season; ferns and mosses are vibrant, banana slugs and newts are on the move, and we’ll look for interesting critters hiding under logs and rocks. We'll follow a creek-side trail to a lovely surprise spot for lunch. There will be a total of 4 creek crossings (2 out and 2 back). Crossing the creek can be a slippery and wet adventure so wear appropriate shoes! Strollers not recommended. Total miles: 1.5. There is little elevation change. Remember to bring lunch. No pets are allowed, except for service/companion animals. Adverse weather or poor air quality may cancel.
Registration is required.
Questions: Contact Shannon Burke
Directions: Meet at the end of Fairway Dr in Novato. From Hwy 101 in Novato, take the Ignacio Blvd/Bel Marin Keys Blvd exit west on Ignacio Blvd approximately 0.5 miles. Turn left onto Fairway Dr and follow approximately 1.8 miles to the end (dead end).
Sponsor: Parks
Accommodation Information: If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodation to participate in a County program, service, or activity, requests may be made by calling 415-473-4381 (Voice), Dial 711 for CA Relay, or by submitting a Disability Accommodation Request at least five business days in advance of the event. We will do our best to fulfill requests received with less than five business days’ notice. Copies of documents are available in alternative formats upon request.
Sunday, January 4, 2026, 10am – 1pm
This canyon comes to life in the wet season; ferns and mosses are vibrant, banana slugs and newts are on the move, and we’ll look for interesting critters hiding under logs and rocks. We'll follow a creek-side trail to a lovely surprise spot for lunch. There will be a total of 4 creek crossings (2 out and 2 back). Crossing the creek can be a slippery and wet adventure so wear appropriate shoes! Strollers not recommended. Total miles: 1.5. There is little elevation change. Remember to bring lunch. No pets are allowed, except for service/companion animals. Adverse weather or poor air quality may cancel.
Registration is required.
Questions: Contact Shannon Burke
Directions: Meet at the end of Fairway Dr in Novato. From Hwy 101 in Novato, take the Ignacio Blvd/Bel Marin Keys Blvd exit west on Ignacio Blvd approximately 0.5 miles. Turn left onto Fairway Dr and follow approximately 1.8 miles to the end (dead end).
Sponsor: Parks
Accommodation Information: If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodation to participate in a County program, service, or activity, requests may be made by calling 415-473-4381 (Voice), Dial 711 for CA Relay, or by submitting a Disability Accommodation Request at least five business days in advance of the event. We will do our best to fulfill requests received with less than five business days’ notice. Copies of documents are available in alternative formats upon request.