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.
Fern Creek to Camp Eastwood Loop
Location: Muir Woods National Monument
2.6 miles
Hike away from the tourist paths through redwoods and up a gentle climb to Camp Alice Eastwood, then loop back down to the main Muir Woods trail.
Cross Marin and South Creek Trails Out & Back
Samuel P. Taylor State Park
4.2 miles
Enjoy an easy walk beginning under redwoods and passing by some of the historical sites at Samuel P Taylor.
Jepson Trail to Pebble Beach Loop
Tomales Bay State Park
2.6 miles
This hike in an oft-overlooked state park takes you up and down a hill, to quiet Pebble Beach, and then along the bay to more popular Heart’s Desire Beach.
Old White Hill Grade Loop via Oak Manor
Loma Alta Open Space Preserve
5.3 miles
For views of the Marin hills and Mt. Tam, hike this loop along open hills and a shaded fire road.
Back Ranch Meadows to Bay View Trail Loop
China Camp State Park
3.6 miles
This hike begins along shaded Shoreline Trail, then climbs steeply on the fire road, and winds down gently on busy-with-bikers Bay View Trail.
Santa Venetia Marsh Loop
Santa Venetia Open Space Preserve
1.2 miles
This simple loop along the marsh is popular with local joggers and dog-walkers.
Olompali Miwok Trail Loop
Olompali State Historic Park
2.5 miles
A truly peaceful hike in the woods, this trail is relatively unknown.