Marin Municipal Water District
3.8 miles
This loop climbs up the hill above Phoenix Lake to views of Mt. Tam.
Hiking Mt. Tam’s East Peak
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.
Stinson Beach Out & Back on Dipsea Trail
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
Pantoll Station Out & Back on Matt Davis Trail
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.
Deer Park to Six Points Loop via Bald Hill Trail
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.
Shoreline Trail to Oak Ridge Trail Loop
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.
Pantoll to Mountain Theater Loop via R&H 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.
Devil’s Gulch to Stairstep Falls
Samuel P. Taylor State Park
2.3 miles
This trail is an easy and pleasant walk to a disappointingly small waterfall.
Rock Spring to Laurel Dell Falls and Barth’s Retreat Loop
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.
Lagoon to Wolf Ridge Loop via Miwok Trail
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.