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.
Thorner Ridge Trail Loop
Maurice Thorner Memorial Preserve
1.7 miles
This short loop begins on paved pathways through an old golf course, then returns via a narrow hiking trail with views of the West Marin hills.
Millerton Point Loop
Tomales Bay State Park
1.2 miles
This short, flat trail has stunning views of Tomales Bay.
Mountain Theater to West Point Inn Loop
Mount Tamalpais State Park
4.0 miles
Hike through woods and open hills, stop for a break at the historic West Point Inn, and hike back along the gradient to the Mountain Theater.
Peacock Gap to East Boundary Out & Back
China Camp State Park
3.2 miles
Avoid the busier China Camp trails by hiking the eastern end of the park, under trees and open skies, with views of San Pablo Bay.