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Burdell Mountain – Old Town Novato loop from Novato Downtown

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Burdell Mountain – Old Town Novato loop from Novato Downtown

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Burdell Mountain – Old Town Novato loop from Novato Downtown

01:51

20.2km

470m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 31, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 9.58 km for 137 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.46 km

Pierre Joske Grove

Highlight • Forest

Pierre Joske Grove offers hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians a peaceful oak-shaded retreat amid sweeping grasslands. Sitting at roughly 800 feet elevation just off Deer Camp Fire Road, the grove’s …

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10.0 km

Burdell Mountain

Highlight • Summit

Depending on your approach, Burdell Mountain can be very exposed. Be sure to check the weather and prepare for it to change quickly. Once you reach the summit the views are definitely worth your efforts.

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11.9 km

Mount Burdell Open Space Preserve

Highlight • Natural

Spanning 1,627 acres, this park features extensive trails for hiking, running, and biking. The main attractions include Mount Burdell, standing at 1,558 feet above sea level, and Hidden Lake, a …

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19.1 km

Old Town Novato

Highlight • Settlement

The downtown area of Novato stretches along Grant Avenue, with the Old town from the Train Station west to Redwood Boulevard, and more recent development a couple blocks further west.

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19.5 km

Novato History Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

Novato History Museum is located in the historic 1850 Postmaster’s House, 815 DeLong Avenue, Novato, CA 94945; (415) 897-4320, Special Exhibit: Dairies in Novato
Museum Hours: Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday …

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19.7 km

Novato City Hall

Highlight • Monument

Originally built in 1896, this was the site of Novato’s first Presbyterian Church. The church was built in the Victorian Gothic style of architecture and served as Novato City Hall …

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20.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

4.07 km

2.98 km

2.07 km

254 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.8 km

6.21 km

3.06 km

158 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

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Wednesday 20 May

29°C

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Burdell Mountain – Old Town Novato loop from Novato Downtown

Pierre Joske Grove

Burdell Mountain

Mount Burdell Open Space Preserve

Old Town Novato

Novato History Museum

Novato City Hall

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