King Mountain Open Space

To get a feel for giant coastal redwoods in their natural habitat, step out of downtown Larkspur and into the majestic redwood groves on King Mountain. The trees here are bigger than the ones around SF. Take the Ladybug Trail to gushing Dawn Falls or circuit the mountain’s mixed woodlands on the Loop Trail. Listen for calls of the pileated woodpecker, one of the largest old-growth forest birds in North America with a striking red crest. And watch out for precious banana slugs below, a prized decomposer of coastal forests.