Tennessee Valley / Tennessee Cove

USA / California / Muir Beach /
 beach, site - to be removed, place with historical importance, glen
Named for the S.S. Tennessee, which went aground here 16 March 1853. It is said that when the tide is exceptionally low, part of the wreck can still be seen from the beach. The beach is reached via foot path, which bicyclists are allowed to use.

Yellow outline traces the 40 foot elevation contour line.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marin_Headlands
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Coordinates:   37°50'39"N   122°32'51"W
This article was last modified 16 years ago