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Deer Park Fire Road
Deer Park Fire Road
Difficulty Level: Easiest
Trail Length: 4.81 miles round trip

This lovely trail in the Mt. Tamalpais Watershed features spectacular vistas, shady forests, springtime wildflowers, and plenty of connections with other trails. Be aware that this one is popular with mountain bikers, so everyone should stay alert and courteously share the trail.

Skyline view from Coyote Ridge Trail
Coyote Ridge Trail
Difficulty Level: Easiest
Trail Length: 1.52 miles round trip

Running along Coyote Ridge, this trail presents visitors with panoramic, eye-popping views of San Francisco, the Pacific, the rolling hills and valleys of the Marin Headlands, and, on clear days, even Mt. Diablo far to the east.

Golden Gate Bridge view from Battery Yates at Fort Baker
Battery Yates Trail
Difficulty Level: Easiest
Trail Length: 0.30 miles round trip

After visiting Cavallo Point and the beautifully restored Colonial Revival buildings along the main parade at Fort Baker, be sure to make a side trip to Battery Yates, located just off Satterlee Road.

Battery Crosby in the Presidio
Battery Crosby Trail
Difficulty Level: Easiest
Trail Length: 0.27 miles round trip

This short segment of the Batteries to Bluffs Trail takes visitors to Battery Crosby, an Endicott-era battery completed and armed in 1900 to protect the underwater minefield outside the Golden Gate.

Equestrians ride through foggy Fort Funston
Funston Horse Trail

Most locals know Fort Funston is Fido-tastic for dog-walking (or dog-watching!). But it's also a great place to bring your other four-legged friends for a pleasant (but windy) ride. The network of pathways across Fort Funston can accommodate equestrians!

Ember Ridge Ranch in Rancho Corral de Tierra
Farmer's Daughter Trail
Difficulty Level: Easiest
Trail Length: 2.35 miles round trip

This trail segment is part of the sprawling network of rough-hewn trails across Rancho Corral de Tierra.

It is believed to be named for the nearby Farmer's Daughter produce stand, located just off Highway 1 in Moss Beach and renowned for its annual pumpkin patch.

Path winding through Rancho Corral de Tierra
Farallon Trail
Difficulty Level: Easiest
Trail Length: 1.84 miles round trip

This trail offers another portal into the sprawling, wild landscapes of Rancho Corral de Tierra. Find the signed trailhead at the end of Kanoff Street (cross-street 2nd) in Montara. After an opening stretch through coastal meadow, the trail gets steep and continues to climb steadily.

Battery Wagner along the Kirby Cove Road in the Marin Headlands.
Battery Wagner Trail
Difficulty Level: Easiest
Trail Length: 0.13 miles round trip

The 0.8-mile Battery Wagner Trail affords visitors a stellar view of the Golden Gate Bridge, perfect for snapping some photos.

Sunrise from Battery Spencer
Battery Spencer Trail
Difficulty Level: Easiest
Trail Length: 0.86 miles round trip

Battery Spencer Trail is a 0.5 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Sausalito, California that offers scenic views and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking and walking and is accessible year-round.

Habitat restoration volunteers work on Alta Ridge
Alta Trail
Difficulty Level: Moderately Strenuous
Trail Length: 5.02 miles round trip

This is a long but gradual climb from the eastern side of the Marin Headlands. This fire road is in good condition, making for an easy route to meander along.