Mount Tamalpais State Park
5.0 miles
Hike through a meadow, down steps along a stream, and up through redwoods, stopping for a break among the redwoods at Camp Alice Eastwood.
Moderate
Old Mine Trail to Stapelveldt Loop
Mount Tamalpais State Park
2.3 miles
This hike begins with an easy stroll on accessible Old Mine Trail, climbs down steeply into Muir Woods, then climbs back up on Stapelveldt Trail.
Witzel Trail Loop
Indian Valley Open Space Preserve
2.9 miles
This hike has a bit of a climb at the beginning, then carries you through woods back down to the fire road.
Ken Harth Waterfall Trail to Jack Burgi Trail Loop
Indian Valley Open Space Preserve
2.5 miles
These trails feature several different settings with one uphill climb for a perfect short hike.
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.
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.
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.
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.