Fairfax – Marin Museum of Bicycling loop from Lagunitas-Forest Knolls

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Fairfax – Marin Museum of Bicycling loop from Lagunitas-Forest Knolls

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Fairfax – Marin Museum of Bicycling loop from Lagunitas-Forest Knolls

02:48

43.1km

560m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a short out-and-back section

Your route doubles back at a waypoint. If this isn’t intentional, adjust the waypoint’s position.

After 36.3 km for 21 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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Highlight • River

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Highlight • Natural Monument

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Highlight • Settlement

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Marin Museum of Bicycling

Highlight • Monument

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Highlight • Structure

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43.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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