Big Trees Trail
- rating
- 4.8
- address
- 3221 Vineyard Rd, Novato, CA 94947, USA
- website
- place id
- ChIJUZQX1F25hYARXbm41Sawl0g
- collection
- Marin public-source records
- observed at
- 2026-10-11T00:07:17.944Z
- review count
- 82
- google maps url
- https://maps.google.com/?cid=5230843173055019357&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA
- county association
- Returned in the Marin source collection; geographic membership is not established
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Recorded 2026-10-11
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Big Trees Trail · describes
Google
Very nice hike. There are not many views, but the forest is very diverse and looks great. I went on a rainy Sunday, started at 8am. I haven’t met anybody until 10.30am. The full loop took me about 3 hours. The parking is on the street, there is plenty. The hike is steep at times, but overall I’d rate it as moderate. I haven’t seen any wildlife except for birds and lizards. I saw many lizards were right on the trail. They move slowly (not your mountain lizards), so need to watch out not to step on them. The hike is very green overall. There is a lot of shade. Very pretty and relaxing. I think it’s a great hike in the woods, just 1 hour from San Francisco. Highly recommended.
Dennis Golomazov · Big Trees Trail · review of place
Google
This is a nice hiking trail. Parking is on the side of road were you can find room. The trail is narrow. For this reason you my need to step into the hill side to make room for passing. There are 3 forks on the trail. The first fork is at the start of the trail. You can take Big Tree Trail or Upper meadow Trail. I took the Big Tree Trail. On the next 2 forks there are trail marking posts. Make sure you go to your right at each fork. This will get you to return to the start through the Upper Meadows trail. For piece of mind take a map of the trail with you to make sure you don't take the other trail. Views are beautiful and the big trees are magnificent. I do not hike often. I do walk about 3 to 4 miles a day. It took me 2 hours from start to finish. Hope this is helpful.
Monica Herrera-soto · Big Trees Trail · review of place
Google
Easy approximately 4 mile long, mostly shaded loop with beautiful views. Good trail if you want to get out of the heat. Provides shelter on windy days.
Maria Ekstrand · Big Trees Trail · review of place
Google
Hiking the trails in this area are extremely pleasant and enjoyable. The majority of the trail is shaded and passes through many small groves of beautiful Redwood Trees. Once reaching the top you will find some magnificent Redwood Trees and views.
Dino Brasseur · Big Trees Trail · review of place
Google
Really enjoyed this hike. Its an uphill hike, but it isn't too steep and you can do multiple loops along the path which range anywhere from about 3-7 miles and you can go through young redwood groves if you follow Ships Mast. Its shaded nearly the whole way which makes it an awesome hike for a hot, sunny day.
David Kelley · Big Trees Trail · review of place
Google · on platform