Muir Woods National Monument
6.5 miles
This challenging hike out of Muir Woods into Mount Tam State Park carries you along Redwood Creek, then winds through redwood forests back down into the valley.
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Miwok Trail to Pirates Cove Loop
Marin Headlands
7.0 miles
This hike has some serious climbing up and down hills, but the views from Pirates Cove Trail draw real crowds.
Loop Around Lake Lagunitas
Marin Municipal Water District
1.8 miles
This short loop around the lake is easy, mostly shaded, and comes with surprise redwoods!
Hiking Finland’s Siikaneva Wetlands Preserve
Last summer, I made my annual trip to Finland and had the opportunity to explore a new hiking trail, this time across the mires of Siikaneva.
Bear Valley to Divide Meadow Out & Back
Point Reyes National Seashore
3.2 miles
If you ever want a relaxing hike at an easy-to-get-to, easy-to-park-at trailhead, nothing beats Bear Valley Trail.
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Susan Alexander Trail Loop
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.
Should You Buy a California State Parks Pass?
This post is for any North Bay hiker wondering whether the annual pass is worth getting.
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