No hike in summertime is better than one beneath the shade of redwoods. To avoid the crowds of Muir Woods, consider one of these other redwood trails.
Samuel P Taylor SP
Pioneer Tree Trail Loop
Samuel P. Taylor State Park
2.4 miles
Hike through redwoods on a small narrow trail.
4 Beautiful Accessible Trails in Marin’s State Parks
Looking for wheelchair-friendly trails in Marin’s state parks?
Devil’s Gulch to Stairstep Falls
Samuel P. Taylor State Park
2.3 miles
This trail is an easy and pleasant walk to a disappointingly small waterfall.
North Creek Trail Out & Back
Samuel P. Taylor
1.8 miles
This short but lovely creekside trail, linking Camp Taylor with Madrone Camp, usually also connects with Devil’s Gulch but is currently impassable.
Ox Trail to South Creek Trail Loop
Samuel P. Taylor State Park
2.0 miles
This is a short hike up along the hill then down along the creek, with redwoods and wildflowers.
Devil’s Gulch Trail Out & Back
Samuel P. Taylor State Park
2.8 miles
This trail is an easy walk through woods with some open meadow, with a return trip via a narrow creekside trail.
Cross Marin Trail from Shafter Bridge Out & Back
Samuel P. Taylor State Park
3.0 miles
This trail is easy stroll under the shade of redwoods.
Cross Marin and South Creek Trails Out & Back
Samuel P. Taylor State Park
4.2 miles
Enjoy an easy walk beginning under redwoods and passing by some of the historical sites at Samuel P Taylor.