Marin Headlands
5.0 miles
This hike is pretty monotonous but then surprises you with a grove of eucalyptus trees wrapped in ivy.
Moderate
Oakwood Valley Trail Out & Back
Marin Headlands
2.4 miles
This hike starts off gentle, then climbs up steeply to Alta Trail, where there’s a nice view.
Hiking Down Interlaken’s Harder Kulm
In the summer of 2023, I traveled to Switzerland, where I had a nice hike down Harder Kulm.
Miwok Trail to Pirates Cove Loop
Marin Headlands
7.0 miles
This hike has some serious climbing up and down hills, but the views from Pirates Cove Trail draw real crowds.
Susan Alexander Trail Loop
Indian Valley Open Space Preserve
2.1 miles
This short loop is actually quite tricky in some spots due to the lack of grip on the dirt inclines, but it is pretty.
Roy’s Redwoods Loop Trail
Roy’s Redwoods Open Space Preserve
2.4 miles
This loop, with an optional inner loop at the hilltop, is lovely regardless of season, with some open trail but mostly redwoods.
Short Loop from Bayview Trailhead
Point Reyes National Seashore
4.9 miles
This loop through pine forests carries you over lots and lots of pine needles, sloping gradually down and back up.
Yolanda Trail Loop from Deer Park
Marin Municipal Water District
3.2 miles
This hike is pretty quiet, with a climb up to open hills, then shaded woods leading you back to Deer Park.
Hiking Finland’s Saana Fell
In the summer of 2021, I was lucky enough to travel with my family to Kilpisjärvi in the far north of Finland to hike Saana Fell.
Ring Mountain Loop Trail
Ring Mountain Open Space Preserve
1.8 miles
This hike begins with an uphill climb, leading to great views of the bay and the San Rafael-Richmond Bridge.