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The Best Hiking in San Rafael

Looking for the best hiking in San Rafael? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around San Rafael. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top hiking spots in and near San Rafael

  • San Rafael, California

    Gold Hill Grade to Nike Missile Site

    4.0
    4.37 mi / 988 ft gain
    Gold Hill Grade to Nike Missile Site is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near San Rafael, California.
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  • San Anselmo, California

    Sorich/Tomahawk Trail to Sorich Park Trail Loop

    2.15 mi / 479 ft gain
    Sorich/Tomahawk Trail to Sorich Park Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near San Anselmo, California.
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  • Marin County, California

    Tucker Trail, Eldridge Grade Fire Road and Shaver Grade Road Loop

    4.78 mi / 1168 ft gain
    Tucker Trail, Eldridge Grade Fire Road and Shaver Grade Road Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Ross, California.
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  • Ross, California

    Phoenix Lake Loop

    4.8
    2.85 mi / 518 ft gain
    Enjoy the peacefulness of making it out to the lake for a quick hike without worrying too much about challenging climbs or difficult terrain. Take the wide fire road from the car uphill and then jump on the Phoenix Lake Trail. From here, you’ll combine this trail with the Gertrude Orr and Bill Wi...
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  • Ross, California

    Mount Baldy from Phoenix Lake

    3.93 mi / 1083 ft gain
    Mount Baldy from Phoenix Lake is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near San Anselmo, California.
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  • Ross, California

    Lagunitas, Madrone, and Shaver Grade Trail Loop

    7.17 mi / 1604 ft gain
    Lagunitas, Madrone, and Shaver Grade Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Ross, California.
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  • Ross, California

    Phoenix Lake and Yolanda Trail Loop

    4.68 mi / 823 ft gain
    Phoenix Lake and Yolanda Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Ross, California.
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  • Ross, California

    Yolanda, Hidden Meadow, and Shaver Grade Loop

    3.73 mi / 643 ft gain
    Yolanda, Hidden Meadow, and Shaver Grade Loop is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Ross, California.
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  • Ross, California

    Worn Springs Fire Road to Yolanda Trail Loop

    5.06 mi / 1293 ft gain
    Worn Springs Fire Road to Yolanda Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near San Anselmo, California.
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  • Larkspur, California

    King Mountain Loop Trail

    3.53 mi / 755 ft gain
    This beautiful hike takes you around King Mountain and through the King Mountain Open Space Preserve. The first .5 miles is on an exposed gravel fire road that is fairly steep, but the loop itself slopes gently around the mountain and through the forest, providing lots of shade.  This is a an ea...
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  • Kentfield, California

    Tucker Trail

    3.4 mi / 1007 ft gain
    Tucker Trail is a moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Greenbrae, California.
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  • Kentfield, California

    Hoo-Koo-E-Koo Trail

    2.81 mi / 476 ft gain
    Hoo-Koo-E-Koo Trail is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Mill Valley, California.
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  • Kentfield, California

    Southern Marin Line and Hoo-Koo-E-Koo Loop

    5.88 mi / 1161 ft gain
    Southern Marin Line and Hoo-Koo-E-Koo Loop is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Greenbrae, California.
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  • Kentfield, California

    Kent Woodlands to Mount Tamalpais East Peak

    7.82 mi / 2142 ft gain
    Kent Woodlands to Mount Tamalpais East Peak is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Greenbrae, California.
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  • Kentfield, California

    Pilot Knob Hill Loop

    6.51 mi / 1739 ft gain
    Pilot Knob Hill Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Greenbrae, California.
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  • Kentfield, California

    Lake Lagunitas, Bon Tempe and Alpine Lakes, Cataract Falls to Mount Tam Loop

    14.78 mi / 3645 ft gain
    Lake Lagunitas, Bon Tempe and Alpine Lakes, Cataract Falls to Mount Tam Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Greenbrae, California.
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