In Muir Woods are get to walk amongst some of the oldest trees in the world. We love the serenity of Muir Woods and highly recommend this.
At the trailhead, you go up a long flight of wooden stairs followed by a short flight of very steep stone stairs (there are guard rails on the side for safety) and then turn right and go up another flight of stairs. The elevation is 1500+ feet and the route is 7.5 miles round trip to Stinson beach. The name for this trail comes from the Dipsea Race, the oldest trail race that started in 1904.
Cascade Falls, a seasonal waterfall that can be found in Mill Valley's Cascade Park, is the destination of one of Marin's easiest and most rewarding waterfall hikes. It's a short out-and-back or loop hike that's easy enough for just about everyone in the family to tackle, and the waterfall is amazing, especially after a rainstorm.
The lumber yard is a collection of restaurants and shops and is a must visit if you’re looking for local shopping and yummy food. It is a stone’s throw (0.3 miles) away from downtown and is located on Miller Avenue. There is plenty of parking here, but do try to come in early since it gets really busy on the weekend. When in the lumber yard, you have to get breakfast at Flour Craft Bakery or crepes at Millie’s Crepe et Creme.