Indian Valley Open Space Preserve 2016

May 7, 2016 (Sat)

BAOC

Indian Valley Open Space Preserve Novato, CA

Director: Gary Kraght (415.895.6039)
Course Setter: Martin Kunz

Type B: Regular local. Generally provides the standard seven courses (White, Yellow, Orange, Brown, Green, Red, Blue)

Full complement of courses, beginner through advanced

The terrain is "klein aber fein" (small but neat). It is quite steep, especially south of campus, but to my surprise it is quite easy to contour. This may be partly because the ground is not yet bone-dry and hard, but partly also due to numerous un-mapped deer trails. Be lucky and find them, or choose an alternate route on trails. I tried (and think succeeded) to incorporate some route-choice puzzles despite the small map. Be aware that how a crow flies is not always the fastest way.

The map is also remarkably clear of poison oak. There are some patches, mostly on the north side, but they are easy to spot and can be avoided, since they are in full spring juice.

Please respect the out-of-bounds areas, especially where I have set controls nearby (e.g., soccer and baseball fields).

Martin Kunz

Updated: Apr 11, 2026, 2:56 PM PDT Edit