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.
Ben Johnson to Dipsea Trail Loop
Muir Woods National Monument
4.7 miles
This hike climbs up for a couple of miles through redwoods, then brings you gently downhill through a mix of woods and open trail with glimpses of the ocean.
Devil’s Gulch Trail Out & Back
Samuel P. Taylor State Park
2.8 miles
This trail is an easy walk through woods with some open meadow, with a return trip via a narrow creekside trail.
Heart’s Desire to Indian Beach Loop
Tomales Bay State Park
1.4 miles
An easy hike from one beautiful beach to another along a wooded trail.
Rock Spring to Bootjack Loop via Pantoll Station
Mount Tamalpais State Park
3.3 miles
Incredible views, a walk through redwoods, and a stop at the Mountain Theater make this one of my favorite hikes at Mount Tam.
Cross Marin Trail from Shafter Bridge Out & Back
Samuel P. Taylor State Park
3.0 miles
This trail is easy stroll under the shade of redwoods.
Bootjack to Pantoll Loop via TCC Trail
Mount Tamalpais State Park
3.7 miles
Hike through a sunny meadow and along a lengthy redwood path, and stop at a bench with ocean views.