Mount Tamalpais State Park
1.3 miles
The easy loop around the East Peak has incredible views on a clear day, and the short but rocky hike up to the peak leads to the Fire Lookout.
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Hiking Marin County
Mount Tamalpais State Park
1.3 miles
The easy loop around the East Peak has incredible views on a clear day, and the short but rocky hike up to the peak leads to the Fire Lookout.
Mount Tamalpais State Park
2.6 miles
A short hike from the town of Stinson Beach to White Gate Fire Road and back, this hike features a wooded stream and views of the Pacific Ocean
Marin Municipal Water District
2.5 miles
Hike uphill on a narrow shaded trail, reaching Six Points and views of Mt. Tam, and return via Bald Hill Trail and a wide fire road to Deer Park Trailhead.
Mount Tamalpais State Park
2.1 miles
Not the best of the hikes up to the Mountain Theater, but like all of them, it’s a nice stroll through the woods, with only a little bit of a tougher uphill climb on Bootjack Trail.
Samuel P. Taylor State Park
2.3 miles
This trail is an easy and pleasant walk to a disappointingly small waterfall.
Marin Municipal Water District
3.7 miles
Hike along Cataract Creek to Laurel Dell, then make a short detour to the falls, returning via secluded Barth’s Retreat and the open ground of Simmons Trail. This hike is best in the rainy season.
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.
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.
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.
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.