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.
<4 miles
Millerton Point Loop
Tomales Bay State Park
1.2 miles
This short, flat trail has stunning views of Tomales Bay.
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.
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.
Pioneer Tree Trail Loop
Samuel P. Taylor State Park
2.4 miles
Hike through redwoods on a small narrow trail and take a look at Pioneer Tree, an old growth redwood.
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.
Roy’s Redwoods Loop
Roy’s Redwoods Open Space Preserve
3.1 miles
This loop, with an optional inner loop at the hilltop, is lovely regardless of season, with some open trail but mostly redwoods.