Trail Map of Mt Barnabe, Samuel P Taylor State Park

Moderate: 6.0 miles, Half day

Overview: The Marin headlands across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco offer tons of sightseeing potential, but doesn't everyone know it. Areas like Muir Woods and Stinson Beach are choked with traffic every fair weather weekend. Choose to drive an extra few miles, leaving the mellee behind you and you'll be rewarded with empty roads and quiet trails.

We recommend the Mount Barnabe hike, which rewards with views of Tomales Bay, the San Andreas fault, Mount Tampalpais and the surrounding headlands.