Beautiful Bay Area Hikes

Reaching your weekly fitness goal of 3 hours of vigorous aerobic exercise shouldn’t feel like a burden. Make your workouts fun by using music, rewards, or working out with another person. One of the best, and least taxing ways to reach your fitness goal is through brisk walking. Below you will find 5 of the most beautiful Bay Area hikes. We encourage you to get out there, appreciate the views and meet your fitness goal in an enjoyable way!

1. Muir Woods-1 Muir Woods Road, Mill Valley, CA 94941

Distance: 4.5 miles, half day

Best for: redwoods and a shady hike.

Tip: parking is limited so get to the park early. No pets allowed are allowed in the park.

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2. Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve- 2500 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303

Distance: 5 miles, easy

Best for: dogs on leash, bird watching.

Tip: try jogging some of this trail! The flat, soft land is the perfect place to get in extra vigorous activity.

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3. Mt. Tamalpais State Park -3801 Panoramic Hwy, Mill Valley, CA 94941

Best for: the view. On a clear day you can see the Farallon islands, the Marin County hills, San Francisco and the bay, hills and cities of the East Bay, and Mount Diablo.

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4. Fort Funston-Fort Funston Rd, San Francisco, CA 94118

Distance: 1.5-3 miles

Best for: beach hike, dogs allowed off leash.

Tips: enjoy a walk along the dirt trails or along the water on the beach!

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5. San Bruno Mountain State Park-555 Guadalupe Canyon Pkwy, Brisbane, CA 94005

Distance: 3.5 miles, easy, rolling hills

Best for: views of San Francisco

Tip: Bring a picnic lunch. There are picnic tables at the base of the trail.

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