Looking for wheelchair- and stroller-friendly trails in Marin’s county parks?
Hiking in Lauterbrunnen Valley
In the summer of 2023, while I was visiting Interlaken, Switzerland, I took a train to Lauterbrunnen to have a look at the famously beautiful valley.
Rodeo Valley to Bobcat Trail Loop
Marin Headlands
5.0 miles
This hike is pretty monotonous but then surprises you with a grove of eucalyptus trees wrapped in ivy.
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Looking for something to do in Marin in September? This list features guided hikes, outdoor events, music, theater, lectures and book clubs – all free!
Oakwood Valley Trail Out & Back
Marin Headlands
2.4 miles
This hike starts off gentle, then climbs up steeply to Alta Trail, where there’s a nice view.
More Parks Should Be Like Stafford Lake
A couple of weeks ago, I packed up my hiking gear and drove to Stafford Lake Park in Novato, CA. I’ve been hiking all the …
Tennessee Valley Trail to the Beach
Marin Headlands
3.4 miles
This hike out to Tennessee Beach is easy and popular, but the highlight is the beach itself.
Hiking Down Interlaken’s Harder Kulm
In the summer of 2023, I traveled to Switzerland, where I had a nice hike down Harder Kulm.
Jepson Trail to Pebble Beach Loop
Tomales Bay State Park
2.6 miles
This hike in an oft-overlooked state park takes you up and down a hill, to quiet Pebble Beach, and then along the bay to more popular Heart’s Desire Beach.
How to be a Responsible Hiker
When we hike, we are entering parks and preserves that are homes to countless species of animals and plants, and we have a responsibility to …