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.
Loop
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.
Old White Hill Grade Loop via Oak Manor
Loma Alta Open Space Preserve
5.3 miles
For views of the Marin hills and Mt. Tam, hike this loop along open hills and a shaded fire road.
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.
Shoreline Trail to Turtle Back Loop
China Camp State Park
2.8 miles
Start on wooded Shoreline Trail, and enjoy bay views while circling Turtle Back Hill.
Canopy View Trail to Fern Creek Loop
Muir Woods National Monument
2.7 miles
This understandably popular trail is a gentle climb through redwoods, then a steep set of stairs down to Muir Woods.