Mountain Spot
Mountain SpotHorne Trail
San Rafael
Follow a fern-lined creek through the canyon, then grind up steep switchbacks to a ridge with sweeping North Bay views (SF skyline on clear days). A 1.5-hour round-trip that earns its vista.
Creek-side hiking
Scenic ridge views
Dog-friendly trails
Steep switchback climb
Tips
🐕"Dogs had a great time playing in the water"
📍trailhead is on Valleystone, not Blackstone
🧗left fork has rock scrambling in the creek
Horne Trail
San RafaelOpen
Mountain SpotMountain SpotFollow a fern-lined creek through the canyon, then grind up steep switchbacks to a ridge with sweeping North Bay views (SF skyline on clear days). A 1.5-hour round-trip that earns its vista.
Creek-side hiking
Scenic ridge views
Dog-friendly trails
Steep switchback climb
Tips
🐕"Dogs had a great time playing in the water"
📍trailhead is on Valleystone, not Blackstone
🧗left fork has rock scrambling in the creek