Where to hike in Marin

Mount Tamalpais above Mill Valley
Mount Tamalpais above Mill Valley

Tennessee Valley for the beach. East Peak for the view. Cataract when it has been raining.

  1. Tam Valley

    Tennessee Valley Trail

    Easy walk to the beach. Lot fills before 9 on weekends. No dogs on the trail to the beach.

  2. Mount Tam

    East Peak / Verna Dunshee

    The view. Eight dollars to park at East Peak.

  3. Fairfax

    Cataract Falls

    Water when it has been raining. Still a good walk in summer. Alpine Dam, Fairfax side.

  4. Point Reyes

    Bear Valley to Arch Rock, or Chimney Rock

    Parking is free. Arch Rock is the walk from the visitor center. Chimney Rock is the short one by the lighthouse — wildflowers, the overlook.

  5. Mount Tam

    Matt Davis from Pantoll

    Tam toward the ocean. Start at Pantoll if you want the send.