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.

Hiking Marin County
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.
Samuel P. Taylor State Park
2.3 miles
This trail is an easy and pleasant walk to a disappointingly small waterfall.
Marin Municipal Water District
3.7 miles
Hike along Cataract Creek to Laurel Dell, then make a short detour to the falls, returning via secluded Barth’s Retreat and the open ground of Simmons Trail. This hike is best in the rainy season.
Marin Headlands (Golden Gate National Recreation Area)
4.3 miles
Climb up and around Wolf Ridge, and take in coastal views on your way down to Rodeo Beach.
Point Reyes National Seashore
7.3 miles
This long loop is best hiked counter-clockwise to make the most of the ocean views, and you may see wildflowers and wild blackberries in springtime, and maybe even a herd or two of Tule elk.
Point Reyes National Seashore
6.9 miles
Climb up to Fir Top on quiet Greenpicker Trail, catch a glimpse of the ocean on your way to shaded Alamea Trail, and enjoy a gentle descent on Stewart Trail.
Muir Woods National Monument
4.5 miles
Hike out of the redwoods and into the open hills, then wind back down along popular Dipsea Trail.
Mount Tamalpais State Park
5.0 miles
Hike through a meadow, down steps along a stream, and up through redwoods, stopping for a break among the redwoods at Camp Alice Eastwood.
China Camp State Park
1.8 miles
This easy loop circles the Back Ranch Meadows Campground, taking you on a relaxed stroll through the woods.
Mount Tamalpais State Park
2.3 miles
This hike begins with an easy stroll on accessible Old Mine Trail, climbs down steeply into Muir Woods, then climbs back up on Stapelveldt Trail.