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Canopy View to Lost Creek to Fern Creek Trails Loop
4.9 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · Running trail in Mill Valley, California · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 2 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Canopy View to Lost Creek to Fern Creek Trails Loop's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Canopy View to Lost Creek to Fern Creek Trails Loop
“The trails are well-maintained and offer diverse scenery, from lush forests to serene creeks.”
“If you go canopy hike first, you will end up by the fern creek that hike along the creek.”
“The trails are well-maintained and offer diverse scenery, from lush forests to serene creeks.”
“It was easy trail a little bit confusing but beautiful though.”
This trail was very fun to walk. It won’t take too long and there is only one part that’s challenging if you’re not up to it.
Gorgeous trail with lots of steps, rocks, & tree roots descending down. Much cooler temp & darker once under the canopy of the tall trees but peaceful. The further down the more lush the trail became with streams, bridges, mushrooms, banana slugs, & a few butterflies.
Such amazing trails. 2.5 hrs of walk to do a view. You get to enjoy different views of red wood. The elevation change provides change in nature environment. Trails are well maintained. If you go canopy hike first, you will end up by the fern creek that hike along the creek. Really amazing trails.
It was easy trail a little bit confusing but beautiful though. When we reached the point where the tall threes were allowing the sun touch the ground we also could see some colorful flowers. There were a lot of people, might be better go sooner.
Trail conditions & character
“The Canopy View to Lost Creek to Fern Creek Trails Loop is an absolute delight!”
“The climb back out was a moderate challenging steep incline”
“Recommend buying a national park annual pass and reserving parking in advance.”
“If you go canopy hike first, you will end up by the fern creek that hike along the creek.”
“The trails are well-maintained and offer diverse scenery, from lush forests to serene creeks.”
“Gorgeous trail with lots of steps, rocks, & tree roots descending down.”
“The Canopy View to Lost Creek to Fern Creek Trails Loop is an absolute delight!”
Plan your run at Canopy View to Lost Creek to Fern Creek Trails Loop
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Loop distance2 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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