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Fairfax – Cross Marin Trail loop from Lagunitas-Forest Knolls

Lagunitas-Forest Knolls

Fairfax – Cross Marin Trail loop from Lagunitas-Forest Knolls

Moderate

2.9

(3)

riders

Fairfax – Cross Marin Trail loop from Lagunitas-Forest Knolls

01:48

36.8km

410m

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 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

White Hill Open Space Preserve

Samuel P. Taylor State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.29 km

San Geronimo

Highlight • Settlement

Slightly spread-out community nestled mostly along the creek valley with a friendly vibe and just a couple of eateries and convenience stores, though about twice a month volunteers offer a free groceries pantry behind the church to help reduce foodwaste, and the food also helps low-income residents. The train station, at the time called Nicasio Station, was abandoned and bought by the church in th mid 20th century, now renovated as offices. Sir Francis Drake Blvd goes as Hwy 101 through the valley and has a wide shoulder, though there are long sections where it can be avoided on parallel local roads.

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6.41 km

White Hill Summit on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard

Highlight • Summit

Highest point between Fairfax and San Geronimo, the saddle was originally cut for the train in the 19th century, later widened for the highway. Can be busy but has a wide bike lane.

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10.5 km

Splitrock Tap & Wheel

Highlight • Cafe

Splitrock Tap & Wheel was built by diehard mountain bike riders for the community that we love; staffed and run by experienced, professional, approachable people who ride like you do, and understand the unique needs of riders that ride here in Northern California. Our store features the best performing bikes and eBikes in the world from Specialized and Transition and a full range of parts and accessories to support the most demanding riders on their daily rides. The Splitrock service department is a team of 6 experienced mechanics whose combined time in front of the bench spans decades.

Our café space has evolved into a community gathering place, serving delicious pizzas, sandwiches, and salads alongside an every changing list of California’s best, freshest micro-brews. With 15 taps, heated inside and outside gathering spaces and mud/dirt resistant seating, Splitrock is the perfect spot to start and finish your ride, and find everything you need to get and keep your bike working day after day.

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10.7 km

Marin Museum of Bicycling

Highlight • Monument

Premier bicycle history museum and cultural center in Fairfax, displaying key examples from the 19th century Golden Age of Cycling, home to the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame, showcasing the birth and evolution of the mountain bike, and features many more bicycles: road, track, racing, touring and everyday transportation; extraordinary bikes dating from 1868 onward. Moved the Hall of Fame from Created Butte, CO, to Fairfax. Now, the bikes, biographies, photos and Fame are on display.
1966 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax, CA 94930
$10
Open: THURSDAY—SUNDAY 11am-5pm
Closed: Mondays—Wednesdays
Closed: - Thanksgiving Day
- 24 & 25 December, January 1-16
mmbhof.org

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11.0 km

Fairfax

Highlight • Settlement

This town, nestled in the forested hills among unspoiled open space in Marin County, is a nice respite from the large nearby metropolis. It is a quirky, hip place with a small-town vibe filled with restaurants, music venues, and independent shops. Fairfax is home to many musicians who live here, and on any given night, you can find live music featuring local and national touring acts jamming in a relaxed, casual atmosphere. It has a very cycle-friendly culture, and be sure to take the time to visit the Museum of Bicycling while you are here!

Tip by

24.2 km

Leo Cronin Fish Viewing Area

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lagunitas Creek offers some excellent opportunities to view salmon moving upstream

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28.2 km

Cross Marin Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail, part of the Pacific Coast Bike Trail (PCB), is a fantastic, mostly paved two-lane bike route that follows Lagunitas Creek under towering redwood forests and runs parallel to Sir Francis Drake Boulevard on the other side of the valley. It continues south from the campground all the way to the southern exit of the Park.

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35.6 km

Lagunitas

Highlight • Settlement

Small hamlet next to Samuel P Taylor State Park with a historic grocery store. A popular Marin Brewery is named after the town. Check out the Tea Museum in the street behind the store

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36.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.4 km

7.98 km

5.01 km

446 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.4 km

4.18 km

301 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Sunday 30 August

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Fairfax – Cross Marin Trail loop from Lagunitas-Forest Knolls

San Geronimo

White Hill Summit on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard

Splitrock Tap & Wheel

Marin Museum of Bicycling

Fairfax

Leo Cronin Fish Viewing Area

Cross Marin Trail

Lagunitas

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