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Mount Tamalpais State Park – Pickleweed Inlet crossing loop from Mill Valley

Mount Tamalpais State Park – Pickleweed Inlet crossing loop from Mill Valley

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Mount Tamalpais State Park – Pickleweed Inlet crossing loop from Mill Valley

01:37

28.9km

570m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

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Mount Tamalpais State Park

Marin Headlands

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.19 km

Mill Valley Railroad Depot & Book Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

On the center square of Mill Valley the historic former Railroad Depot is now a convenient meeting place with outdoor and indoor seating, offering a variety of coffee, fresh sandwiches combined with books and magazines in the Book Cafe

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7.82 km

Mount Tamalpais State Park

Highlight • Forest

Mount Tamalpais State Park is a majestic area in the heart of Marin County, with sweeping hillsides covered in fantastic redwood forest, open grasslands, sturdy chaparral, and wooded oaklands. The views from Mount Tampais boast breathtaking vistas of the Pacific Ocean, San Francisco Bay and City, the Marin County Hills, Mount Diablo, and the East Bay. You can even see the Farallon Islands, 25 miles out to sea. If you're lucky, you can catch an occasional glimpse of the snow-capped Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, nearly 150 miles away. The Park is a haven for cyclists, hikers, wildlife watchers, or those who wish to find a beautiful spot for an afternoon picnic.

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8.33 km

Mountain Home Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

This historic hotel with a long history, was built in 1912 by a Swiss-German immigrant couple who were homesick for their native Alps. It is perched on the ridge between the Mount Tamalpais peaks, high above Mill Valley, and boasts excellent views of Marin. It is a favorite spot to stay as a mountain getaway for outdoor enthusiasts in the Bay area, so much so that even celebrities like Goldie Hawn, the Grateful Dead and Jack London have stayed here.

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12.8 km

Pantoll Ranger Station & Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

The Pantoll Campground is a First-come/first-serve site in Mt. Tamalpais State Park. Each site has a barbeque grill, a fire ring, and a picnic table. You need to pay for the site at the Ranger Station as you enter the park.

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27.4 km

Pickleweed Inlet crossing

Highlight • Bridge

Peaceful northern end of the Baywood Park wetland with a wooden pedestrian/bike bridge.

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28.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.4 km

3.99 km

3.39 km

2.95 km

209 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.7 km

1.92 km

216 m

103 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Sunday 30 August

19°C

9°C

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Mount Tamalpais State Park – Pickleweed Inlet crossing loop from Mill Valley

Mill Valley Railroad Depot & Book Cafe

Mount Tamalpais State Park

Mountain Home Inn

Pantoll Ranger Station & Campground

Pickleweed Inlet crossing

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