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.
3 Hikes in the Redwoods (that aren’t Muir Woods)
No hike in summertime is better than one beneath the shade of redwoods. To avoid the crowds of Muir Woods, consider one of these other redwood trails.
Hiking’s Finland’s Helvetinkolu (Hell’s Gap)
In the summer of 2022, my family took me to Helvetinjärvi National Park for a hike to see a narrow gorge.
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.
Pioneer Tree Trail Loop
Samuel P. Taylor State Park
2.4 miles
Hike through redwoods on a small narrow trail.
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Short Loop Around Phoenix Lake
Marin Municipal Water District
2.8 miles
This short and easy hike circles the popular Phoenix Lake.
4 Beautiful Accessible Trails in Marin’s State Parks
Looking for wheelchair-friendly trails in Marin’s state parks?
Abbotts Lagoon Trail Out & Back
Point Reyes National Seashore
3.3 miles
This short hike out to Abbotts Lagoon is flat, peaceful, and popular for bird-watching.
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