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Miwok Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Running trail in Mill Valley, California · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Miwok Trail'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 Miwok Trail
“It can be foggy and misty so bring a layer but it’s beautiful rather way stepping up into the clouds.”
There isn't too much parking at this starting point, maybe a few dozen cars, but the trails here are amazing going south. Loved the coastline and mountain side. If you go to the ocean, expect about a 12-14km hike with 1500m gain over time.
Come early to Tennessee Valley on weekends as parking is often full but there is side street parking as overflow. It can be foggy and misty so bring a layer but it’s beautiful rather way stepping up into the clouds.
Great trail that offers views of San Francisco by the Gerbode Valley side, Mill Valley by the Old Springs side, and Muir Beach/Pacific Ocean on the Tennessee Valley side. There are many ascents which can be challenging but they are maintained well year-round.
Trail conditions & character
“Great trail that offers views of San Francisco by the Gerbode Valley side, Mill Valley by the Old Springs side, and Muir Beach/Pacific Ocean on the Tennessee Valley side.”
“There isn't too much parking at this starting point, maybe a few dozen cars, but the trails here are amazing going south.”
Plan your run at Miwok Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
Running trails near Mill Valley
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Kobrin-Krouse Trail
5 ★★★★★ 1 reviews
Tennessee Valley Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 679 reviews
Popular beach destination with a network of easy to challenging trails, plus views from the cliffs.
Old Mill Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 168 reviews
Pet-friendly greenspace featuring a creek, a playground and redwood trees.