Indian Valley Open Space Preserve
2.1 miles
This short loop is actually quite tricky in some spots due to the lack of grip on the dirt inclines, but it is pretty.
Open Space Preserves
Rush Creek Marsh Wildlife Area Loop
Rush Creek Preserve
3.2 miles
This flat loop begins in the Atherton neighborhood, then takes you along Rush Creek Marsh, where you can find an abundance of water birds.
Roy’s Redwoods Loop Trail
Roy’s Redwoods Open Space Preserve
2.4 miles
This loop, with an optional inner loop at the hilltop, is lovely regardless of season, with some open trail but mostly redwoods.
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.
Deer Island Loop Trail
Deer Island Open Space Preserve
1.8 miles
This is a short and pleasant loop, with some shade and some open trail.
Witzel Trail Loop
Indian Valley Open Space Preserve
2.9 miles
This hike has a bit of a climb at the beginning, then carries you through woods back down to the fire road.
Ken Harth Waterfall Trail to Jack Burgi Trail Loop
Indian Valley Open Space Preserve
2.5 miles
These trails feature several different settings with one uphill climb for a perfect short hike.
Dawn Falls Trail Loop
Baltimore Canyon Open Space Preserve
2.7 miles
This hike takes you up a narrow trail to a rare shaded fire road, then descends through redwoods.
Thorner Ridge Trail Loop
Maurice Thorner Memorial Preserve
1.7 miles
This short loop begins on paved pathways through an old golf course, then returns via a narrow hiking trail with views of the West Marin hills.
Old White Hill Grade Loop via Oak Manor
Loma Alta Open Space Preserve
5.3 miles
For views of the Marin hills and Mt. Tam, hike this loop along open hills and a shaded fire road.