In the summer of 2021, my family went to Finnish Lapland, where we hiked Saana Fell and, on our way to Levi, a short trail at Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park.
Easy
Knight Drive to Echo Trail Out & Back
China Camp State Park
4.6 miles
Check out a small patch of unlikely redwoods in China Camp State Park.
Bon Tempe Lake Loop
Marin Municipal Water District
4.1 miles
This loop is easy, pleasant and understandably popular, circling Bon Tempe Lake.
Point Bonita Lighthouse & 2 Nearby Trails
Marin Headlands (Golden Gate National Recreation Area)
1.0 mile
The Marin Headlands are a lovely place to hike, with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, the San Francisco Bay, and the city. Point Bonita Lighthouse can be visited on certain afternoons, and there are a few short trails nearby to add onto your trip if you’re interested in the historical monuments.
Bear Valley Trail to Kelham Beach
Point Reyes National Seashore
9.6 miles
ALERT! This hike is no longer possible, following coastal erosion in January 2023. You can hike as far as Coastal Trail but Kelham Beach is not accessible and any attempt to reach the beach is considered dangerous.
Short Phoenix Lake Loop
Marin Municipal Water District
2.8 miles
This short and easy hike circles the popular Phoenix Lake.
Hiking Mt. Tam’s East Peak
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.
Stinson Beach Out & Back on Dipsea Trail
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
Devil’s Gulch to Stairstep Falls
Samuel P. Taylor State Park
2.3 miles
This trail is an easy and pleasant walk to a disappointingly small waterfall.
Shoreline Trail around Back Ranch Meadows Loop
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.