Olompali Trail is a 3.6 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Novato, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round.
kid friendly
birding
hiking
nature trips
trail running
walking
views
wild flowers
no dogs
Explore this easy loop in the Olompali State Historic Park. Hike through grasslnd and oak woodland. This loop connects the Miwok and Lower Mt. Burdell trails. Olompali comes from Coast Miwok words meaning southern and village or people. Researchers believe that Olompali was one of the largest villages in what is now Marin County.
What a great trail, you get a workout and a learning experience all in one trip. Good for all ages picnic benches under the trees if you want to bring lunch, all around good site
Very easy and mostly shaded! Nice little creek at the northern part of trail. Love the history lesson before the walk. Great for little ones! If mosquitoes are attracted to you, do not forget the bug repellent! Lol
A nice walk with lots of birds and butterflies. Find a bathroom before you get there. We found no facilities. The visitor center was not open Sunday, 2/25/18. Lots of historical buildings and a few teepees would keep kids busy exploring. We’ll go again. The views are lovely.
Gorgeous! cant believe Ive lived so close and never gone. They do close the gates at 5pm, unlike other parks, so make sure to calculate your time especially if you want to do the upper ridge. Second favorite part of this hike was the shade. 2/12 I needed and long sleeve and a light jacket. But I could imagine how refreshing in the summer this hike would be. And all the pictures are right on
very nice and shaded. my 2.5 was able to walk most of it.
Fun, moderate hike. Best in spring or winter.
Great trail. A few fallen trees on the trail that need to be removed. Otherwise these are hazardous.
First hike with the kiddos. Muddy trail due to recent rain. All had wet socks, muddy shoes and paws.
Easy but authentic hike for beginners... with lots of encouraging and rewarding vistas. Perfect trail to seduce someone into more hikes in the future. Your XBOX kids might find a challenge keeping up. No functioning bathrooms when offices are closed... gotta resort to more natural ways.
I took the trail up to where it meets with Mt Burdell. Lots is switch backs make it doable, but then you feel like the scenery is all the same. Hearty walk up, but and easy 5 mile jog back down.
Nice easy hike if you have small children. Village in the beginning has lots to see. The trail is not very scenic, but it's easy and the entire family can enjoy it.
A nice easy walk in a pretty park with lots of history. You can also extend your hike to the top of Burdell for some great views.