Address: 72 Ridgecrest Rd, Kentfield, CA
Parking: Free parking near the trailhead, please be respectful of residents. Park near the unmarked gate, walk down the gravel road and you will soon see a trailhead. 
Hours: 24 hours
Type: Hike (moderate)
Regulations: Dogs allowed on-leash
Best time to visit: Anytime
Don't miss: The view from the King Mountain Loop

Description: This 193-acre preserve has shady trails with views of the Bay Area. You can take connecting trails into King Mountain, Mount Tam and Blithedale Summit. Trails skirt Larkspur Creek and feature a few seasonal waterfalls, including Dawn Falls. We hiked the King Mountain Loop Trail, which winds down into the canyon and has trails shaded by moss-lined redwoods and douglas firs. Most of the loop is shaded except for a short stretch as the trail climbs back up. From here, the trail opens up and yields views of the Richmond San-Rafael Bridge all the way to SF. You will cross brides and climb quite a few stairs to return to your starting point, and overall it's a beautiful hike. 
You can take the Citron Fire Trail to continue your hike in the King Mountain Preserve to the East, or you can take the Ladybug Trail to continue your hike in the King Mountain Preserve to the West. 

Click here for a trail map courtesy of Marin County Parks