Corte Madera - Larkspur Path – Phoenix Lake loop from Larkspur

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Corte Madera - Larkspur Path – Phoenix Lake loop from Larkspur

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Corte Madera - Larkspur Path – Phoenix Lake loop from Larkspur

03:56

41.5km

900m

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: August 13, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Blithedale Summit Open Space Preserve

Baltimore Canyon Open Space Preserve

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.84 km

Corte Madera - Larkspur Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The trail continues to the highway 101 underpath to either turn north to San Rafael, or south toward the Paradise Road on the Tiburon peninsula.

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15.8 km

West Point Inn

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Great stop over along the trails on Mount Tam at the intersection of Old Railroad Grade, Old Stage, and Nora trails. Sit and enjoy the views from the wrap-around porch …

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27.6 km

Lake Lagunitas Dam

Highlight • Monument

The Lagunitas Dam, completed 151 years ago, was built in less than four months and was 480 feet long with a crest of 20 feet. The purpose was to supply …

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30.2 km

Pilot Knob Trail

Highlight • Trail

32.2 km

Phoenix Lake

Highlight • Lake

On Shaver Grade Road, you get to ride along the incredibly blue waters of Phoenix Lake.

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33.3 km

Natalie Coffin Greene Park 🌳 Ross

Highlight • Rest Area

In 1967, the family of Natalie Coffin Greene gave 25 acres of Phoenix Lake land for a park in her memory. Locals know about the little park at the end …

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34.7 km

Ross Common

Highlight • Rest Area

In 1911, Annie Ross Worn, the eldest daughter of James and Annie Ross, gave the Town of Ross the land for this park, the Ross Common. Its north-western section today …

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40.9 km

Corte Madera Creek Estuary Bike Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Two options to continue when coming down from the CalPark tunnel bike trail or from the Larkspur ferry:
Either take the wooden boardwalk to follow the north bank of the …

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41.5 km

End point

Train Station

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