Tam Valley
Tennessee Valley Trail
This is the easy walk out to the beach. The lot fills before 9 on weekends, so go early. No dogs on the trail to the beach.
Marin hiking trails
If you want the beach, start at Tennessee Valley in Tam Valley — the lot fills before 9 on weekends, so go early. East Peak on Mount Tam is the view when the air is clear. Cataract Falls in Fairfax after the rain, when the water is actually running.
Mount Tam
East Peak / Verna Dunshee
This is the view when the air is clear. It is eight dollars to park at East Peak.
Fairfax
Cataract Falls
Go after the rain, when the falls are actually running. It is still a good walk in summer. You start at Alpine Dam, on the Fairfax side.
Point Reyes
Bear Valley to Arch Rock, or Chimney Rock
Parking is free out here. If you want the longer walk, start at the visitor center and go to Arch Rock. Chimney Rock is the short one by the lighthouse — wildflowers, and the overlook.
Mount Tam
Matt Davis from Pantoll
This is Tam walking toward the ocean. Start at Pantoll if you want that send.