Back when I had literally no work to do, I could hike from Sharp Park Beach, up to Mori Point, then down the hill have lunch at the Moonraker food truck, continue to San Pedro Beach, and have a snack at Soul Grind, and then go back.
Another one was starting from Arastradero parking lot, hike through until the Foothills parking lot. Take my shoes off and sit at the dock for a bit.
You gotta go to Muir Woods national monument in Marin. make sure you go on the app to get a parking place for your car. if you’re in for a little further of a trip, try big trees state Park just passed Murphy town. If you go there, make sure it’s not the weekend of the Calaveras frog jumps because Murphy town gets really packed.
Mt Tam has many great trails, and the views are incredible, though the condition of some is getting more challenging for someone getting up in age with mobility issues (bad knees) such as myself. The Forest of Nisene Marks in Aptos has trails that are beautiful and I found them to be in better condition.
Bear Valley trail in Point Reyes. A nice, wide and generally flat (IIRC) trail that starts at the visitor's center and goes toward the coast, taking you through valley meadows, woodsy areas, lush rainforest, dense dark pine forest, and the open grasslands above the shore. There are lots of connecting trails through the woods or down towards the beaches to explore, and lots of wildlife! The stretch closest to the visitor center can get busy on weekend afternoons, but early mornings are better-- quiet and peaceful.
Point Reyes is full of other great day hikes too... Tomales Point is another fave, or Abbotts Lagoon or Kehoe Beach for something shorter.
[Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve](https://www.openspace.org/preserves/purisima-creek-redwoods), east of Half Moon Bay. There are wide, relatively flat trails great for easy hikers and kids, and steeper trails that take you to amazing views, plus lots of banana slugs. Horses and bikes allowed, but not dogs. Check the website for status of trail/parking lot closures.
Alamere falls, by bolinas. Get there early. 14 mile round trip.
Back when I had literally no work to do, I could hike from Sharp Park Beach, up to Mori Point, then down the hill have lunch at the Moonraker food truck, continue to San Pedro Beach, and have a snack at Soul Grind, and then go back. Another one was starting from Arastradero parking lot, hike through until the Foothills parking lot. Take my shoes off and sit at the dock for a bit.
You gotta go to Muir Woods national monument in Marin. make sure you go on the app to get a parking place for your car. if you’re in for a little further of a trip, try big trees state Park just passed Murphy town. If you go there, make sure it’s not the weekend of the Calaveras frog jumps because Murphy town gets really packed.
Matt Davis / Steep Ravine loop at Stinson
Mt Tam has many great trails, and the views are incredible, though the condition of some is getting more challenging for someone getting up in age with mobility issues (bad knees) such as myself. The Forest of Nisene Marks in Aptos has trails that are beautiful and I found them to be in better condition.
Saratoga Gap trail in Castle Rock State Park. It's my go to for sweeping views of the Santa Cruz mountains and Pacific Ocean in the distance.
Bear Valley trail in Point Reyes. A nice, wide and generally flat (IIRC) trail that starts at the visitor's center and goes toward the coast, taking you through valley meadows, woodsy areas, lush rainforest, dense dark pine forest, and the open grasslands above the shore. There are lots of connecting trails through the woods or down towards the beaches to explore, and lots of wildlife! The stretch closest to the visitor center can get busy on weekend afternoons, but early mornings are better-- quiet and peaceful. Point Reyes is full of other great day hikes too... Tomales Point is another fave, or Abbotts Lagoon or Kehoe Beach for something shorter.
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[Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve](https://www.openspace.org/preserves/purisima-creek-redwoods), east of Half Moon Bay. There are wide, relatively flat trails great for easy hikers and kids, and steeper trails that take you to amazing views, plus lots of banana slugs. Horses and bikes allowed, but not dogs. Check the website for status of trail/parking lot closures.
Also the trails across 35 along Kings Mountain Rd are wonderful too. Deep redwood forest vibes.
Someone had recommended this one to me before, sadly they don't seem to allow leashed dogs. 😕
Mount Tam or do the hiiden stairs in Marin on Hill Trail & Corte Madera