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Nicasio – Nicasio Reservoir loop from Point Reyes Station

Nicasio – Nicasio Reservoir loop from Point Reyes Station

Moderate

4.6

(3721)

18,281

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Nicasio – Nicasio Reservoir loop from Point Reyes Station

02:17

51.0km

530m

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: April 8, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Samuel P. Taylor State Park

Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary

Point Reyes National Seashore

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Bus stop

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19.8 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 …

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23.9 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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28.7 km

Roy's Redwoods Open Space Preserve and French Ranch Open Space Preserve

Highlight • Forest

The two Open Space Preserves meet in this valley of stately redwood trees that's refreshingly cool even in summer, which is welcome before or after the climbs that go both directions in and out of this valley.

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29.4 km

Moon Hill Summit - Nicasio Valley Road

Highlight • Summit

Short steep climb from the South, more gradual from the north, to an overlook of the San Geronimo valley.

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35.0 km

Nicasio

Highlight • Settlement

Handful of historic town buildings (some are a museum), church, ranch now a grocery store, around a large square sports field.

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38.6 km

Nicasio Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Sprawling, somewhat shallow reservoir lake filling the wide valley that looks like a hot desert most of summer and fall. Several branches are crossed by the road at high water levels, but not seen in many years.

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41.6 km

Nicasio Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

This shallow reservoir appeared as a consequence of the construction of the Seeger Dam in 1961. It contributes to making the landscape look beautiful out here.

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50.9 km

Point Reyes Station

Highlight • Settlement

Black Mountain Bike Shop

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51.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.7 km

17.3 km

4.95 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

51.0 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Nicasio – Nicasio Reservoir loop from Point Reyes Station

San Geronimo

White Hill Summit on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard

Roy's Redwoods Open Space Preserve and French Ranch Open Space Preserve

Moon Hill Summit - Nicasio Valley Road

Nicasio

Nicasio Reservoir

Nicasio Reservoir

Point Reyes Station

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