Battery Spencer
Mill Valley, California
| Address: | Conzelman Rd, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA |
| GPS: |
37°49'46.6"N 122°29'0.2"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | California |
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This is easily one of the best places to view the Golden Gate Bridge. For over half a century, this was one of the most strategically important sites guarding the Golden Gate. Completed in 1897, the battery was named for Joseph Spencer, who had been a Major General in the army during the American Revolution. It was armed with 3 rifled guns having 12" diameter barrels. The fortification saw continuous service until 1943, when it was declared obsolete and its guns scrapped.
Distance: 0.2mi each way
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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Mill Valley, California
- Head east on Sunnyside Ave toward Hill St (256 ft)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto Hill St (285 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto E Blithedale Ave (1.6 mi)
- Merge onto US-101 S via the ramp to San Francisco (5.5 mi)
- Take exit 442 toward Sausalito (128 ft)
- Merge onto Alexander Ave (390 ft)
- Turn right onto Conzelman RdDestination will be on the left(0.3 mi)
