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Col of Point Reyes-Petaluma Rd – Nicasio Reservoir loop from Marin Civic Center

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Col of Point Reyes-Petaluma Rd – Nicasio Reservoir loop from Marin Civic Center

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(4782)

8,971

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Col of Point Reyes-Petaluma Rd – Nicasio Reservoir loop from Marin Civic Center

03:59

63.9km

620m

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: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.31 km

Historic Dixie Schoolhouse

Highlight • Historical Site

The Dixie Schoohouse dates back to 1864, it has been in continuous use since its construction, making it the oldest in Marin County. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.

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5.24 km

Terra Linda to Ignacio Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Paved smooth bike path along the Hwy 101 right-of-way. Fastest and safe North-South bikeway, popular with bike commuters from Marin, even to San Francisco.

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7.10 km

Chicken Shack Fire Road Trailhead 🐓🚴‍♂️

Highlight • Trail

36.0 km

Col of Point Reyes-Petaluma Rd

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Highest point of the road, with a decent climb on both sides.

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39.8 km

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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40.0 km

Nicasio Reservoir — East Entrance

Highlight • Lake

Created by the construction of Seeger Dam on the Nicasio Creek in 1961, this shallow reservoir covers 845 acres and is part of the Marin Municipal Water District

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43.5 km

Nicasio Baseball Field

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice stop for a rest, there are port o potties and a general store for goodies!

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52.4 km

Big Rock -- Lucas Valley Rd Summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

Be careful on the descent, the pavement can get slippery. This is a great trail access spot for MTB and hiking.

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63.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.4 km

21.1 km

7.04 km

278 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

55.6 km

8.21 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 9 May

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Col of Point Reyes-Petaluma Rd – Nicasio Reservoir loop from Marin Civic Center

Historic Dixie Schoolhouse

Terra Linda to Ignacio Bike Path

Chicken Shack Fire Road Trailhead 🐓🚴‍♂️

Col of Point Reyes-Petaluma Rd

Nicasio Reservoir

Nicasio Reservoir — East Entrance

Nicasio Baseball Field

Big Rock -- Lucas Valley Rd Summit

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