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    Top Spots in and near Mount Tamalpais

    • Mill Valley, California

      Summit of Mt. Tamalpais Loop

      5.0
      1.15 mi / 394 ft gain
      Mt. Tam is a large park with plenty of amazing viewpoints, but the East routes and the East Peak are best for sunsets. Once you're at the top, it's an amazing spot to view a large number of Marin trails, which can help you can get a head start on planning your next adventure. At 2,570 feet, this ...
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    • Bootjack Campground, California

      Bootjack Campground to Muir Woods

      8.61 mi / 1594 ft gain
      Getting permits into Muir Woods can be hard, but if you want to work for it, there's a much better way to visit the National Monument. To do this loop into Muir Woods National Monument, first drive to the Bootjack Parking Area in Mt. Tamalpais State Park.  The Bootjack Parking Area should be fou...
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    • Mill Valley, California

      Camp at Bootjack Campground in Mount Tamalpais State Park

      4.0
      Bootjack Campground is located within California's Mount Tamalpais State Park. There are a couple of campsites within the park, but if you are driving on the Panoramic Highway from Mill Valley, this will be the first campground you pass.  The fee is $25 fee to camp, but they have bathrooms and ru...
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    • Mill Valley, California

      Steep Ravine and Bootjack Trails Loop

      5.0
      6.66 mi / 2083 ft gain
      This hike is best done in the winter and spring in order for the creeks and waterfalls to be flowing. Park at the Bootjack Campground in Mount Tamalpais State Park. Cross the road to reach the Bootjack trail. Continue on this until you reach the Alpine trail. Go right towards the Pantoll Ranger ...
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    • Marin County, California

      Picturesque Views from Mt. Tam's East Ridge

      5.0
      This road provides one of the most scenic views of the pacific from north of the Golden Gate. It's a little bit of a windy drive or ride along Highway 1 or Panoramic Highway (depending on which way you choose) to get to East Ridgecrest. But, if you remembered to pack a picnic, brought your friend...
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    • Stinson Beach, California

      Cataract Trail Loop

      4.5
      8.7 mi / 1670 ft gain
      Duration: 3.5-4 hour hike at a moderate to quick pace with a short break for lunch. Starting at an elevation of 1989ft and maxing at 2001ft, you achieve 1428 of elevation gain through a beautiful peak and valley hike. From the free Rock Springs Parking Area, the basic trailheads to follow along...
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    • Marin County, California

      Dipsea Trail - Steep Ravine Loop

      5.0
      3.97 mi / 1204 ft gain
      This is definitely a worthwhile short hike, with views of the Bay Area, Marin Headlands, Golden Gate, and the San Mateo coastline. It's a 3.8 mile loop which takes you through forests of Redwoods and out to the coastline, even above the clouds on a lucky day. The trailhead begins at the Pantoll ...
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    • Mill Valley, California

      Camp at Mt. Tam's Pantoll Campground

      5.0
      Need an escape from SF, but can't seem to find an available campground, then head to Pantoll Campground in Mount Tamalpais State Park. If you get there early on friday (or even better Thursday afternoon), you should be able to lock down one of these first-come, first-serve campgrounds. Each of th...
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    • Mill Valley, California

      Steep Ravine Trail via Pantoll Station

      5.0
      3.96 mi / 1079 ft gain
      The trailhead Pantoll Station is easy to find on GPS and there are friendly rangers there as well to answer questions.Maps: Paper map are available at the trailhead Pantoll Station in Marin, CA.   For a moderate hike, I suggest going the one and a half miles down the trail to the ladder and retu...
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    • Mill Valley, California

      Trojan Point

      4.5
      0.25 mi / 75 ft gain
      The endlessly scenic Trojan Point can be reached by taking the Panoramic Highway to Pantoll road from Stinson Beach to the west, or Mill Valley / Highway 1 to the east. It can also be reached by taking West Ridgecrest Boulevard from the north from the Fairfax-Bolinas road.  Park at the large par...
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    • Fairfax, California

      Lake Lagunitas

      4.0
      1.6 mi / 176 ft gain
      Located near Fairfax, California, this trail is relatively flat and provides peaceful views of the lake as you pass over small creeks and groves of redwoods. It's good for all skill levels and is accessible year-round. It's a great trail for families and beginner mountain bikers.It can be a littl...
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    • Mill Valley, California

      Temelpa Trail

      4.5
      2.94 mi / 1929 ft gain
      The Mt. Tam Hill Climb via Temelpa Trail is an iconic, "best-of" climb in the trail running community, drawing some of the world's greatest athletes to experience its breathtaking views and technical downhill. Surprisingly though, outside of locals and the running community, the trail remains lar...
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    • Stinson Beach, California

      Cataract Falls

      4.2
      2.81 mi / 1184 ft gain
      The Bay Area is home to many beautiful waterfalls, but Cataract Falls located about an hour north of San Francisco is one of the most stunning. Be sure to head out on this hike after a recent rain. Cataract Falls is a picturesque waterfall located in the Mt. Tamalpais Watershed near Stinson Be...
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    • Mill Valley, California

      Canopy, Panoramic, Redwood Trail, Sun, Dipsea Trail Loop

      4.7
      4.31 mi / 1145 ft gain
      While there are other, less crowded redwood groves in the Bay Area, Muir Woods National Monument is easily one of the best. It is a beautifully maintained site, with wooden footpaths meandering between towering redwoods that are between 600 – 800 years old. It’s home to some true giants, with its...
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    • Larkspur, California

      Dawn Falls Trail Loop

      2.79 mi / 466 ft gain
      Dawn Falls Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Larkspur, California.
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    • Larkspur, California

      Dawn Falls Trail

      4.5
      2.29 mi / 344 ft gain
      Take the Dawn Falls trail down into the Baltimore Canyon for an in-depth exploration of northern California nature. Rather than the usual dry, hardy vegetation that speckles the hills of many nearby trails, this trail is bursting with lush ferns and mossy trees as it meanders along next to Larksp...
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    Camping and Lodging in Mount Tamalpais

    San Francisco North / Petaluma KOA
    Petaluma, California

    San Francisco North / Petaluma KOA

    AutoCamp Russian River
    Guerneville, California

    AutoCamp Russian River

    From $149 / night

    Oak Shores Day Use Area (Ca)
    Napa, California

    Oak Shores Day Use Area (Ca)

    Guides, Insights and Stories from Mount Tamalpais

    A Sunrise Hike on Mt. Tamalpais

    A Sunrise Hike on Mt. Tamalpais

    Kevin Tangney

    Your Guide to Visiting Muir Woods

    Your Guide to Visiting Muir Woods

    The Outbound Collective

    Living’s Easy on a Sausalito Houseboat

    Living’s Easy on a Sausalito Houseboat

    Natalie F

    Escape to Marin for a Winter Weekend Getaway

    Escape to Marin for a Winter Weekend Getaway

    Sara Sheehy

    5 Backpacking Adventures North of San Francisco in Marin County

    5 Backpacking Adventures North of San Francisco in Marin County

    Sara Sheehy

    4 Paddling Adventures in Marin County

    4 Paddling Adventures in Marin County

    The Outbound Collective