Best Flat Hikes in Marin County, All in One Place
Update! 10/24/23 this post been updated and expanded. Here is the updated version: Best Flat Hikes in Marin County, Updated.
Hello all you Flat Hike lovers out there. We see you! Our Best Flat Hikes in Marin series of posts have been pretty popular lately so we thought it might be easier for you if we consolidated 12 of them (so far!) into one post. Read on for links to full posts on most of these hikes, and where there’s not a full post you’ll find links to more information. Onward!
(BTW, these are in no particular order)
Bon Tempe Lake Loop is a low-key local’s favorite, off-the-beaten track, and sooo relaxing.
Tennessee Point Trail in the Marin Headlands is perfect for when you’re looking for a trail that couldn’t get any closer to the ocean.
Baltimore Canyon. Okay now you know what the locals know: this spot tucked behind a neighborhood in Larkspur is one of the most amazing spots in Marin to get in the trees, with a bonus waterfall called Dawn Falls.
Pro Tip: the parking at the trailhead is limited. Go early or find a spot in the neighborhood and walk to the trailhead. Worth it! You will see homes of all types built around the Redwoods — literally. An only-in-Marin experience!
Old Rail Trail in Tiburon is another local treasure, and if you’re staying at Waters Edge Hotel, a must-do.
The Coastal Trail on Mt. Tam if you’re looking for WOW views of the Pacific Ocean without a lot of effort.
Tennessee Valley for when you want to hike through the rolling hills of Marin and end at a pocket beach.
The Lookout on Mt. Tam’s East Peak will give you the lay-of-the-land from on high.
Abbots Lagoon in West Marin where there’s a bonus 11-mile beach past the lagoon.
Old Mill Park. Lovey Redwoods and easy paths wind around the area. An easy walk from Mill Valley Inn, you’ll be immersed in the grove in under 5 minutes. If you’re driving, there’s usually street parking around the area.
Roy’s Redwoods. Some of the tallest Redwoods in Marin can be found in this quiet, uncrowded forest with an easy loop hike.
Samual P. Taylor State Park. These lesser-known Redwoods in Marin county offer a peaceful place to connect with nature, and a beautiful backroads drive to the destination. Hike to the Pioneer Tree and lay at her base and breathe, over and over again.
Muir Woods. Well of course we need to include one of the crown jewels of the National Park system right here in Marin. Every time we mention Muir Woods we’re going to remind you: make reservations.
See you out there!
