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8.6 mile 13.8 kilometer point to point
0% Singletrack
Intermediate

Elevation

Ascent: 1,145' 349 m
Descent: -1,343' -409 m
High: 858' 262 m
Low: 17' 5 m

Grade

Avg Grade: 5% (3°)
Max Grade: 13% (7°)

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Trail shared by philip watkins

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“An iconic Marin headlands ride to gorgeous views of the Golden Gate Bridge.”

— philip watkins
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Overview

Experience a classic short section of the Bay Area Ridge Trail towards the Golden Gate Bridge.

Description

Start ascending out of Tennessee Valley along the Ridge Trail (Marincello Trail). As you top out, you'll be rewarded with great ocean views and views of Saulsalito. Keep riding along the ridge, and you'll start descending on the Bobcat Trail fire road down to the road. Cross the road and continue onto the Bay Area Ridge for more climbing.

When you finally top out on the Hwy 1, you'll feel like you are on the edge of the world looking over the ocean. Descend to the highway towards the bridge. Continue down to the bridge and take in the views or get another perspective by riding down to Horseshoe Bay.

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Contacts

Local Club: Bay Area Ridge Trail Council

Jun 21, 2019: Mt. Madonna Overnight 2019 Camp Volunteer

Jun 20, 2019: Highway 17 Wildlife and Trail Crossing

Jun 17, 2019: Jack London & North Sonoma Mountain

Land Manager: National Park Service - Golden Gate National Recreation Area

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Jun 8, 2019
Tomas Likar
Nov 22, 2018
Sulaiman Ahmad
Sep 3, 2018
Craig Tabita

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Stewarded by Bay Area Ridge Trail Council
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  4.0 from 1 vote

#4

in Marin Headlands

#2169

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in Marin Headlands

#280

in California

#2,169

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Biking at Marin County
Biking at Marin County
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Beautiful view of the valley helps the climb.
Beautiful view of the valley helps the climb.
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Going down Bobcat Trail (from Marincello Trail) back to Rodeo Valley Trail. Large trail, peaceful view of the valley.
Going down Bobcat Trail (from Marincello Trail)…
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Golden Gate at dusk.
Golden Gate at dusk.
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Start of Bobcat Trail with Mount Tamalpais in background.
Start of Bobcat Trail with Mount Tamalpais in b…
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The hills along the Marincello Trail.
The hills along the Marincello Trail.
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