Point Reyes National Seashore
4.9 miles
This loop through pine forests carries you over lots and lots of pine needles, sloping gradually down and back up.
Hiking at Finland’s Pallas-Yllästunturi
In the summer of 2021, my family went to Finnish Lapland, where we hiked Saana Fell and, on our way to Levi, a short trail at Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park.
Yolanda Trail Loop from Deer Park
Marin Municipal Water District
3.2 miles
This hike is pretty quiet, with a climb up to open hills, then shaded woods leading you back to Deer Park.
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Knight Drive to Echo Trail Out & Back
China Camp State Park
4.6 miles
Check out a small patch of unlikely redwoods in China Camp State Park.
Hiking Finland’s Saana Fell
In the summer of 2021, I was lucky enough to travel with my family to Kilpisjärvi in the far north of Finland to hike Saana Fell.
Bon Tempe Lake Loop
Marin Municipal Water District
4.1 miles
This loop is easy, pleasant and understandably popular, circling Bon Tempe Lake.
Ring Mountain Loop Trail
Ring Mountain Open Space Preserve
1.8 miles
This hike begins with an uphill climb, leading to great views of the bay and the San Rafael-Richmond Bridge.
Tennessee Valley, Marincello to Old Springs Loop
Marin Headlands (Golden Gate National Recreation Area)
3.7 miles
This hike starts with a long climb up Marincello, then winds down along Miwok and Old Springs Trails back down to Tennessee Valley.
Tennessee Valley, Coastal to Fox Loop
Marin Headlands (Golden Gate National Recreation Area)
4.0 miles
This hike feels like it’s one constant climb up Coastal Trail, but it’s got some spectacular views of Tennessee Valley and even Muir Beach.