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Your Guide to the Great Outdoors in Marin County

Hiking Marin
141 Great Hikes in Marin County,
3rd edition ©2006
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Top 7 Hikes in Marin
When it comes to hiking, Marin County has the finest urban park system in the world with more than 600 miles of spectacular trails. Here are the 7 best hikes excerpted from the book, Hiking Marin
 
Top 7 Wildflower Areas in Marin
Marin offer a splendid variety of wildflower displays, ranging from carpets of goldfields to rare jewels, like the calypso orchid.
 
Top 7 Beaches in Marin
Marin has great beaches for beachcombing, tidepooling, wave-watching and sunning. All are good year-round, except when it's foggy or windy.
 
Top 7 View Spots in Marin County
Every once in a while, the air gets crystal clear with visibilities over 50 miles. When that happens, drop everything and head for the peaks.
 
Top 7 Waterfalls in Marin
Winter is cold and damp and time to stay indoors. Right? Wrong! Winter and early spring are the best times to get out and explore Marin’s abundant creeks and waterfalls.
 
Top 7 Birding Spots in Marin
Marin County is one of the premier birding areas on the West Coast. Here are the hot spots for beginning birders.
 

Marin County Trail Closures
The most reliable place to check on trail information is with the various park agencies. But even their information desks might not be aware of all closures, reopenings and trail hazards. Our website here lists just some of the trail information for Marin.
 
Links to Hiking Groups and Parks in Marin
Here are links to two hiking groups and to all the parks in Marin, including Mt. Tamalpais State Park and Point Reyes National Seashore. Also, there is a new link to an interactive GIS website for Marin County.
 
Taking Dogs on the Trail in Marin
Dogs love the outdoors. Here are some suggestions for a wide range of places your pet will enjoy.
 
Suggestions, Precautions and Disclaimer
Important information, especially if you're new to Marin County's trails.

Semi-spectacular Photos of Marin County
These photos were taken by the authors while hiking the trails of Marin.
 

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