

Dwarf Oak Trailhead on Mount Burdell offers classic Marin oak-studded ridgelines, wildflower-covered slopes in spring and sweeping views across Novato toward San Pablo Bay. Best at golden hour for warm backlight on oaks or at sunset for silhouetted trunks and panoramas. Trailhead on Novato Blvd has a small parking area; arrive early on weekends. Trails are dirt with moderate climbs—good footwear. No entrance fee; check local open-space rules for dogs and drones.


Dwarf Oak Trailhead on Mount Burdell offers classic Marin oak-studded ridgelines, wildflower-covered slopes in spring and sweeping views across Novato toward San Pablo Bay. Best at golden hour for warm backlight on oaks or at sunset for silhouetted trunks and panoramas. Trailhead on Novato Blvd has a small parking area; arrive early on weekends. Trails are dirt with moderate climbs—good footwear. No entrance fee; check local open-space rules for dogs and drones.