The Best Hiking in Bolinas
Looking for the best hiking in Bolinas? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Bolinas. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top hiking spots in and near Bolinas
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Stinson Beach, California
Matt Davis-Steep Ravine Loop
4.76.62 mi / 1726 ft gainThis loop is made up of three of the most popular Marin trails and for good reason. These trails offer not only expansive ocean views, but a variety of topography and environments. This 6+ mile loop offers up waterfalls, dense forests, redwoods, and open grasslands overlooking the pacific. Starti...Read more -
Stinson Beach, California
Matt Davis-Coastal Trail Loop
4.76 mi / 2231 ft gainThis hike is an alternative to the famous Matt Davis to Steep Ravine Loop. The hike starts at Stinson Beach, just behind the fire Station. I recommend parking at the Beach parking lot. The Matt Davis trail is one of the best constructed trails I have ever seen. After 2.2 miles, turn left on the ...Read more -
Stinson Beach, California
Dipsea to Ben Johnson Trail Loop
10.13 mi / 2680 ft gainDipsea to Ben Johnson Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Stinson Beach, California.Read more -
Stinson Beach, California
Dipsea Trail to Steep Ravine Trail Loop from Stinson
5.05.99 mi / 1568 ft gainDipsea Trail to Steep Ravine Trail Loop from Stinson is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Stinson Beach, California.Read more -
Bolinas, California
Pablo Point Trail
5.11 mi / 1421 ft gainPablo Point Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Bolinas, California.Read more -
Bolinas, California
McCurdy, Bolinas Ridge, Randall, Olema Valley, Bolema, Ridge Trail Loop
12.7 mi / 2776 ft gainMcCurdy, Bolinas Ridge, Randall, Olema Valley, Bolema, Ridge Trail Loop Is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Bolinas, California.Read more -
Bolinas, California
Teixeira, Ridge and Olema Valley Trail
9.41 mi / 1768 ft gainTeixeira, Ridge and Olema Valley Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Bolinas, California.Read more -
Stinson Beach, California
Ridgecrest Parking to Alpine Dam
4.4 mi / 1407 ft gainRidgecrest Parking to Alpine Dam is an out and back trail that takes you by a lake located near Stinson Beach, CaliforniaRead more -
Stinson Beach, California
Willow Camp Fire Road to Stinson Beach
3.82 mi / 1558 ft gainWillow Camp Fire Road to Stinson Beach is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Stinson Beach, California.Read more -
Bolinas, California
Cataract Falls Trail, High Marsh, Kent Trail, and Helen Market Trail
6.86 mi / 1949 ft gainCataract Falls Trail, High Marsh, Kent Trail, and Helen Market Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Fairfax, California.Read more -
Stinson Beach, California
Cataract Falls
4.22.81 mi / 1184 ft gainThe 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. The Trail Cataract Falls is a 3-mile total out-and-back hike that gains 750ft in the first mile....Read more -
Stinson Beach, California
Alpine Lake via Helen Market Trail
4 mi / 1030 ft gainAlpine Lake via Helen Market Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Fairfax, California.Read more -
Stinson Beach, California
Mickey's Beach Trail
0.63 mi / 230 ft gainMickey's Beach Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Stinson Beach, California.Read more -
Bolinas, California
Palomarin Beach Trail
1.59 mi / 384 ft gainPalomarin Beach Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Bolinas, California.Read more -
Bolinas, California
Coast Trail: Palomarin Beach to Limantour Beach
15.72 mi / 2671 ft gainCoast Trail: Palomarin Beach to Limantour Beach is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Bolinas, California.Read more -
Bolinas, California
Alamere Falls via Palomarin Trailhead
4.513.54 mi / 1614 ft gainAlamere Falls is the tallest waterfall in the bay area. It is known as a tide fall because it empties directly into the Pacific Ocean. This is extremely unique because there are only 34 tide falls in the world and two in California, the other being McWay Falls in Big Sur. Enjoy stunning views of...Read more