Mount Tamalpais State Park
7.2 miles
An undemanding hike along the mountainside, this hike begins in the shaded woods and leads to the open hills, with views of Stinson Beach and the Pacific Ocean.
4-8 miles
Shoreline Trail to Oak Ridge Trail Loop
China Camp State Park
6.5 miles
This long loop circles China Camp State Park, beginning with a pretty level walk on Shoreline Trail, then climbing up to the ridge and Bay View Trail.
Lagoon to Wolf Ridge Loop via Miwok Trail
Marin Headlands (Golden Gate National Recreation Area)
4.3 miles
Climb up and around Wolf Ridge, and take in coastal views on your way down to Rodeo Beach.
Muddy Hollow and Estero Trail Loop
Point Reyes National Seashore
7.3 miles
This long loop is best hiked counter-clockwise to make the most of the ocean views, and you may see wildflowers and wild blackberries in springtime, and maybe even a herd or two of Tule elk.
Greenpicker to Alamea Trail Loop
Point Reyes National Seashore
6.9 miles
Climb up to Fir Top on quiet Greenpicker Trail, catch a glimpse of the ocean on your way to shaded Alamea Trail, and enjoy a gentle descent on Stewart Trail.
Canopy View to Dipsea Trail Loop
Muir Woods National Monument
4.5 miles
Hike out of the redwoods and into the open hills, then wind back down along popular Dipsea Trail.
Bootjack to Camp Eastwood Loop via Troop 80 Trail
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.
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.
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.
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.