
View over Fort Cronkhite and Rodeo Beach
Kirke Wrench/National Park Service
Located in the Marin Headlands north of Rodeo Lagoon, Fort Cronkhite is a former World War II military post that stands at the edge of the Pacific Ocean. Fort Cronkhite is one of the few examples of these World War II "mobilization posts" remaining in the country. The fort's barracks, mess halls, and other structures are preserved to tell the story of the soldiers who waited here for an enemy that never came. Today, Fort Cronkhite's buildings are today used as offices and housing for the National Park Service and its park partners, like the Parks Conservancy's Golden Gate Raptor Observatory.
Elevation Profile
Surface Type
Surface Category
Parks
Length
0.39 miles round-trip
Elevation Gain
51.00 feet
Elevation Loss
-120.00 feet
Typical Tread Width
49 Inches
Minimum Tread Width
35 Inches
Typical Cross-Slope
3%
Maximum Cross-Slope
17%
Typical Grade
-6%
Maximum Grade
6%