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Nike Missile Site
Golden Gate Ridge Tour Hike

Starting at road's end in Tennessee Valley, the route starts towards the beach but soon picks up the Coastal Trail and ascends steeply up Wolf Ridge. Staying mostly on the high ridge back, it gives great sweeping views of the Golden Gate Recreation Area, Mt. Tamalpais, the Pacific,

Tennessee Valley trail
Tennessee Valley Loop Hike

Tucked in the Marin Headlands, Tennessee Valley opens a clear plain to the ocean through the scrub and grasses.

Scenic view of Mori Point Loop Trail, park visitors walk amongst wildflowers on a sunny day.
Mori Point Peak Loop

Mori Point is a great place to enjoy a sunset, scan the waters for whale spouts, or simply enjoy the waves of the Pacific Coast washing up onto the shores.

Women’s Dipsea Hike
Dipsea Hike

Stretching from Mill Valley to Stinson Beach, the famed Dipsea Trail is for hikers looking for a challenge. It begins in Mill Valley, climbs over a Mt. Tam ridge, passes through Muir Woods, and descends to Stinson Beach.

Aerial view of the former Mill Valley Air Force Station atop West Peak
West Peak Loop Hike

Enjoy views of Mt. Tam and the surrounding parklands on this scenic hike. 

Visitors explore the Cataract Trail
Cataract Trail Hike

Located on the mountain’s wild northern slope, this hike starts on Cataract Trail, passes the Laurel Dell picnic area, then veers on to the High Marsh Trail and on to peaceful Potrero Meadows via the Kent Trail. The loop finishes with the Benstein Trail.

Hikers pause to enjoy the beauty of the Bootjack Trail
Bootjack Trail

This climb up the steep slopes of Mt. Tam reveals beautiful vistas of the Bay Area and the Pacific Ocean. The redwoods of Muir Woods gradually give way to Douglas fir, bay laurel, and tanoak as the trail wends upward.

Dias Ridge Trail
Dias Ridge Trail Hike

Descend along a gorgeous new multi-use trail. From Panoramic Hwy you start out at 700' and drop down to sea level at Muir Beach with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean for most of the trip while passing over 20,000 newly planted native plants and grasses.

Panoramic Trail meets the Canopy View Trail at this rock
Redwood Creek Watershed Hike

Skip the crowds at Muir Woods, and explore the Redwood Creek watershed from Mount Tamalpais State Park. Begin the hike at the north end of the Mountain Home Inn parking lot and head down Camp Alice Eastwood fire road.

Poppies overlooking Fort Cronkhite and Rodeo Beach
Hill 88 Hike

Beautiful ocean views abound as you meander through picturesque Headlands scenery. This hike to Hill 88, the launch site for Cold War missiles, is a joy in spring: Wildflowers everywhere, great views, no fog.