Top Hiking Spots



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According to:

Marin at home
THE INSIDER'S GUIDE TO LIVING WELL IN MARIN COUNTY

 1.   Best View - Mount Livermore via Northbridge - Sunset Trails Loop - Angel Island State Park
  • Picnic site at 788 Foot Peak
  • 360 Degree view of Bay Area
  • Hike: 4 miles
  • Rating: 6
2.   Best Waterfall - Cataract Trail to Laurel Dell Picnic Area - Marin Municipal Water District
  • Lush canyon
  • Water flow in winter
  • Wildflowers in spring
  • Trail can be slippery
  • Wear good sturdy shoes
  • Hike: 2.6 miles
  • Rating: 8
3.   Most Challenging - Matt Davis - Dipsea - Steep Ravine Loop - Mt. Tamalpais State Park

  • Great workout
  • Views of Pacific Ocean and Hills
  • Parking Fee: $4.00
  • Hike: 7.0 miles
  • Rating: 8
  • 3 Hours ascent and descent
4.   Best for Dogs - Kehoe Beach - Point Reyes National Seashore

  • Easy hike for dogs (even older ones)
  • Beach
  • Popular for dogs
  • Dogs on leash
  • South part of Kehoe Beach closed to dogs during Snowy Plover nesting season (March 15 - September 15)
  • Hike: 1.2 miles
  • Rating: 2
5.   Best Family Hike - Lake Lagunitas - Marin Municipal Water District
  • Easy hour walk around the lake
  • Great beginning for kids
  • Watch feeding trout
  • See turtles
  • Fishing license needed for those over 16
  • Lunch at Redwood Grove Picnic area
  • Hike: 1.3 miles
  • Rating: 1
6.   Least Crowded - Mount Burdell - Marin County Open Space District
  • Be alone in the mountains
  • Climb to the 1,558 foot summit
  • 12 Miles of trails
  • Ranchlike hills
  • See from Mount Diablo to Sonoma County to the Bay
  • Hike: 5.6 miles
  • Rating: 5





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