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View of Rodeo Beach
Self-Guided Hike: Rodeo Valley

 

Marvel at the beauty of the Marin Headlands on this moderate hike! There isn't any shade for the duration of the hike, so make sure to wear a hat and sunscreen. Print out the map or download on your phone as service is not reliable.

 

Distance: 4.5 miles

Warming Hut in front of the Golden Gate Bridge
Self-Guided Hike: Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Crissy Field

Once a disheveled collection of worn military buildings and neglected rubbly asphalt, Crissy Field was restored to its marshy beginning, while paying homage to the military history prevalent here since 1776. Click here for the hiking route.

Distance: 2.8 miles round-trip, or 3.6 miles round-trip with Fort Point included

Time:

Bridge in Muir Woods Forest
Self-Guided Hike: Muir Woods

 

Explore Muir Woods as a completely flat loop or venture up the hillside on to trails less traveled for more of a workout! See a map of all hiking trails in the Woods here.

 

Distance: Varied

Time: 1-3 hours

Level: Easy to moderate, can either do a flat

Visitor Strolling Through MacArthur Meadow
Self-Guided Hike: Tennessee Hollow Watershed

The hike begins with a natural spring, which is eventually fed by two joining creeks. The waters then flow north to Crissy Marsh through a variety of habitats where native plants, birds, and other wildlife thrive, and ultimately join the bay and ocean.

Overlooking Stinson Beach
Self-Guided Hike: Green and Glorious Marin

Enjoy the lush green hills and wildflowers of Spring on this fun one-way hike to Stinson Beach, with a Marin Stagecoach bus ride back. You can find a detailed map here.

Distance: 4 miles one-way

Time: 2 hours one-way, plus the time it takes for the Stagecoach bus to