Near the top of a newly constructed switchback trail in Muir Woods is an enormous log bench carved from a salvaged ancient redwood trunk. It’s there so hikers in the primeval Marin County forest can ...

Muir Woods is known for its massive redwoods and peaceful trails, but is it really worth the hassle? Crowds, strict entry ...

The switchbacks were nice, as was the sound of Fern Creek heard almost the entire way up the canyon and back down. For those unable to make the trek to Muir Woods in the next few weeks, Fern Creek has ...

Energetic summertime visitors may want to visit Muir Woods by hiking to it, or perhaps you do, too. Our vigorous 6-mile loop hike from Pantoll on Mount Tamalpais, down the Stapleveldt and Ben Johnson ...

Outdoor enthusiasts now have another option to hike Mount Tamalpais in the North Bay, now that a popular trail is fully restored. Jim Wilentz and his family wanted to hike the fully reopened Ben ...

San Francisco’s coastal trails weave a tapestry of natural beauty and tranquility, offering hikers a chance to step away from urban chaos and into a world where the mind and body can reset. From the ...