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.
Shoreline Trail around Back Ranch Meadows Loop
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.
Old Mine Trail to Stapelveldt Loop
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.
North Creek Trail Out & Back
Samuel P. Taylor
1.8 miles
This short but lovely creekside trail, linking Camp Taylor with Madrone Camp, usually also connects with Devil’s Gulch but is currently impassable.
Ox Trail to South Creek Trail Loop
Samuel P. Taylor State Park
2.0 miles
This is a short hike up along the hill then down along the creek, with redwoods and wildflowers.
Muddy Hollow Trail Out & Back
Point Reyes National Seashore
3.6 miles
This easy trail to/from Limantour Beach varies from season to season, notably showcasing an abundance of wildflowers in springtime.
Deer Island Loop Trail
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.