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.
Moderate
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.
Olompali Miwok Trail Loop
Olompali State Historic Park
2.5 miles
A truly peaceful hike in the woods, this trail is relatively unknown.
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.
Pantoll Station to Mountain Theater Loop
Mount Tamalpais State Park
2.3 miles
Climb through lovely woods to stunning views of the Bay Area.