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FREE Events in Marin (April 2025)
Looking for free events in Marin? Guided hikes, outdoor events, music, theater, lectures and book clubs are all included in this list.
Knight Drive to Echo Trail Out & Back
China Camp State Park
4.6 miles
Check out a small patch of unlikely redwoods in China Camp State Park.
Hiking Finland’s Saana Fell
In the summer of 2021, I was lucky enough to travel with my family to KilpisjƤrvi in the far north of Finland to hike Saana Fell.
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Bon Tempe Lake Loop
Marin Municipal Water District
4.1 miles
This loop is easy, pleasant and understandably popular, circling Bon Tempe Lake.
Ring Mountain Loop Trail
Ring Mountain Open Space Preserve
1.8 miles
This hike begins with an uphill climb, leading to great views of the bay and the San Rafael-Richmond Bridge.
Tennessee Valley, Marincello to Old Springs Loop
Marin Headlands (Golden Gate National Recreation Area)
3.7 miles
This hike starts with a long climb up Marincello, then winds down along Miwok and Old Springs Trails back down to Tennessee Valley.
Tennessee Valley, Coastal to Fox Loop
Marin Headlands (Golden Gate National Recreation Area)
4.0 miles
This hike feels like it’s one constant climb up Coastal Trail, but it’s got some spectacular views of Tennessee Valley and even Muir Beach.
Point Bonita Lighthouse & 2 Nearby Trails
Marin Headlands (Golden Gate National Recreation Area)
1.0 mile
The Marin Headlands are a lovely place to hike, with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, the San Francisco Bay, and the city. Point Bonita Lighthouse can be visited on certain afternoons, and there are a few short trails nearby to add onto your trip if you’re interested in the historical monuments.
Bear Valley Trail to Kelham Beach
Point Reyes National Seashore
9.6 miles
ALERT! This hike is no longer possible, following coastal erosion in January 2023. You can hike as far as Coastal Trail but Kelham Beach is not accessible and any attempt to reach the beach is considered dangerous.