Marin hike: A lovely lakeside loop at Bon Tempe

For pure enjoyment, it’s hard to beat the lakeside loop around Bon Tempe Lake.

The lake has two long sides, called “Shady” and “Sunny,” for obvious reasons. Although there are several entry points, we will begin our clockwise circle of the lake at my preference, the Shadyside trailhead. We will then cross Bon Tempe’s dam and traverse Sunny’s welcoming atmosphere, before taking the final leg back. At any time in any season, the hike around Bon Tempe Lake is a holiday of treats.

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