Indian Valley Open Space Preserve
2.5 miles
These trails feature several different settings with one uphill climb for a perfect short hike.
Loop
Dawn Falls Trail Loop
Baltimore Canyon Open Space Preserve
2.7 miles
This hike takes you up a narrow trail to a rare shaded fire road, then descends through redwoods.
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.
Heart’s Desire to Indian Beach Loop
Tomales Bay State Park
1.4 miles
An easy hike from one beautiful beach to another along a wooded trail.
Rock Spring to Bootjack Loop via Pantoll Station
Mount Tamalpais State Park
3.3 miles
Incredible views, a walk through redwoods, and a stop at the Mountain Theater make this one of my favorite hikes at Mount Tam.
Bootjack to Pantoll Loop via TCC Trail
Mount Tamalpais State Park
3.7 miles
Hike through a sunny meadow and along a lengthy redwood path, and stop at a bench with ocean views.
Thorner Ridge Trail Loop
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.
Millerton Point Loop
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.
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.