Hiking Marin County
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.
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.
Marin Municipal Water District
3.8 miles
This loop climbs up the hill above Phoenix Lake to views of Mt. Tam.
Marin Municipal Water District
2.8 miles
This short and easy hike circles the popular Phoenix Lake.
Mount Tamalpais State Park
1.3 miles
The easy loop around the East Peak has incredible views on a clear day, and the short but rocky hike up to the peak leads to the Fire Lookout.
Mount Tamalpais State Park
2.6 miles
A short hike from the town of Stinson Beach to White Gate Fire Road and back, this hike features a wooded stream and views of the Pacific Ocean
Mount Tamalpais State Park
7.2 miles
An undemanding hike along the mountainside, this hike begins in the shaded woods and leads to the open hills, with views of Stinson Beach and the Pacific Ocean.
Marin Municipal Water District
2.5 miles
Hike uphill on a narrow shaded trail, reaching Six Points and views of Mt. Tam, and return via Bald Hill Trail and a wide fire road to Deer Park Trailhead.
China Camp State Park
6.5 miles
This long loop circles China Camp State Park, beginning with a pretty level walk on Shoreline Trail, then climbing up to the ridge and Bay View Trail.
Mount Tamalpais State Park
2.1 miles
Not the best of the hikes up to the Mountain Theater, but like all of them, it’s a nice stroll through the woods, with only a little bit of a tougher uphill climb on Bootjack Trail.