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Novato

Enfrente Pathway – Nicasio Reservoir loop from Novato San Marin

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Bike touring routes & trails
United States
California
Marin County
Novato

Enfrente Pathway – Nicasio Reservoir loop from Novato San Marin

Hard

4.5

(1425)

14,863

riders

Enfrente Pathway – Nicasio Reservoir loop from Novato San Marin

03:34

56.5km

580m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

6.02 km

Enfrente Pathway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Paved smooth bike speedway parallel to the Hwy 101 corridor.

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2

10.5 km

Terra Linda to Ignacio Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Paved smooth bike path along the Hwy 101 right-of-way. Fastest and safe North-South bikeway, popular with bike commuters from Marin, even to San Francisco.

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3

13.2 km

Historic Dixie Schoolhouse

Highlight • Historical Site

The Dixie Schoohouse dates back to 1864, it has been in continuous use since its construction, making it the oldest in Marin County. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.

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4

21.3 km

Big Rock -- Lucas Valley Rd Summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

Be careful on the descent, the pavement can get slippery. This is a great trail access spot for MTB and hiking.

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5

30.2 km

Nicasio Baseball Field

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice stop for a rest, there are port o potties and a general store for goodies!

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6

33.7 km

Created by the construction of Seeger Dam on the Nicasio Creek in 1961, this shallow reservoir covers 845 acres and is part of the Marin Municipal Water District

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7

33.8 km

Nicasio Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Sprawling, somewhat shallow reservoir lake filling the wide valley that looks like a hot desert most of summer and fall. Several branches are crossed by the road at high water levels, but not seen in many years.

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8

37.7 km

Col of Point Reyes-Petaluma Rd

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Highest point of the road, with a decent climb on both sides.

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56.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.3 km

20.3 km

2.77 km

171 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

53.6 km

2.38 km

486 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 21 July

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