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Cross-Marin Trailhead – Cross-Marin Trail Bridge loop from Novato Hamilton

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Cross-Marin Trailhead – Cross-Marin Trail Bridge loop from Novato Hamilton

Hard

3.2

(20)

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Cross-Marin Trailhead – Cross-Marin Trail Bridge loop from Novato Hamilton

05:18

83.5km

940m

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: April 2, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

White Hill Open Space Preserve

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Samuel P. Taylor State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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17.8 km

White Hill — Old Railroad Grade upper trailhead, Loma Alta

Highlight • Trail

To avoid the traffic when riding up (or down) White Hill, the highest elevation along Sir Francis Drake Boulevard from Fairfax, the old railroad grade is a more gradual, mostly smooth gravel trail alternative.

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32.6 km

Nicasio Reservoir — East Entrance

Highlight • Lake

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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39.2 km

Point Reyes–Petaluma Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Usually some vendors at this intersection for some fresh fruit! Views of Black Mountain are beautiful.

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43.1 km

Cross-Marin Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Northern end of the Cross-Marin Trail that follows the old rail route along Lagunitas Creek into Samuel Taylor State Park, and exits on the other side.

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49.4 km

Cross-Marin Trail Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Using the old North Pacific Railway right of way, this great bike trail through Samuel Taylor State Park uses here a rebuilt modern bridge to cross over the busy highway and the river below.

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53.2 km

The Farm Stand — Lagunitas

Highlight • Structure

A must-stop for everyone along this route: the farmstand with fresh organic local produce

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70.4 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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79.4 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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83.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.6 km

29.1 km

14.7 km

1.78 km

1.35 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

74.5 km

7.65 km

1.07 km

326 m

Elevation

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Thursday 2 July

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Cross-Marin Trailhead – Cross-Marin Trail Bridge loop from Novato Hamilton

White Hill — Old Railroad Grade upper trailhead, Loma Alta

Nicasio Reservoir — East Entrance

Point Reyes–Petaluma Bridge

Cross-Marin Trailhead

Cross-Marin Trail Bridge

The Farm Stand — Lagunitas

Big Rock -- Lucas Valley Rd Summit

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