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Fairfax – Cross Marin Trail loop from Marin Civic Center

Fairfax – Cross Marin Trail loop from Marin Civic Center

Moderate

4.6

(9006)

9,007

riders

Fairfax – Cross Marin Trail loop from Marin Civic Center

03:58

79.4km

880m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 14, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 31.4 km for 99 m

After 54.8 km for 854 m

After 55.7 km for 2.29 km

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.09 km

Lagoon Park in San Rafael

Highlight • Lake

Lagoon Park is a large community park (10 acres) located on the Marin County Civic Center campus and surrounds a man-made lagoon. It provides expansive views of the landmark Civic Center buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The park is a popular San Rafael destination for walking, picnicking, model boating, wildlife viewing, playground use, and relaxing. marincounty.org/depts/pk/divisions/parks/lagoon-park

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5.71 km

Mission Pass Path

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Crazy climb but nicely paved pass to get from and to Fairfax

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9.73 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!

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14.1 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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26.5 km

Samuel P Taylor State Park Hike/Bike Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

The hiker/biker campground in Samuel P Taylor State Park under beautiful redwoods (the tallest trees in the world) is a convenient base which is always available without reservation for hikers/bikers throughout the year even if the campgrounds are booked out by car drivers months in advance. Coin-operated hot showers (50 cent for 5 minutes, but often the hot water is on free of charge so try it first).
It is located right off the bike/hike-only, paved Cross Marin Trail komoot.de/highlight/198015
Detailed Park info at: parks.ca.gov/?page_id=469

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26.9 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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39.9 km

Point Reyes Station

Highlight • Settlement

Black Mountain Bike Shop

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54.8 km

Cross Marin Trail 🌲 Samuel P Taylor State Park Campground to Southern Park exit 🌲

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Cross Marin Trail from Samuel P Taylor State Park Campground ( komoot.com/highlight/198026 ) to the Southern Park exit at Sir Francis Drake Blvd is a paved two lane bike trail following the old railbed of the defunct en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Pacific_Coast_Railroad along Lagunitas Creek through towering redwood forests roughly parallel to the Boulevard. It is part of the Pacific Coast Bike trail PCB.
Where it crosses Sir Francis Drake Blvd in the south it connects with the gravel trails to Shafter Grade, Peters Dam, and San Geronimo Ridge a little to the right across the road (see komoot.com/tour/13627077 ).
It also continues north from the Campground to the Northern Park exit ( komoot.com/highlight/198015 ) where it follows along Lagunitas Creek on Platform Bridge Road a little to the right across Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Or simply turn west on Drake to go to Olema and Point Reyes (see komoot.de/tour/13627076 ).

Tip by

58.0 km

Inkwells

Lake

79.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.1 km

21.8 km

18.1 km

4.50 km

3.49 km

3.47 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

62.8 km

13.2 km

3.33 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Sunday 12 July

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Fairfax – Cross Marin Trail loop from Marin Civic Center

Lagoon Park in San Rafael

Mission Pass Path

Fairfax

White Hill Summit on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard

Samuel P Taylor State Park Hike/Bike Campground

Cross Marin Trail

Point Reyes Station

Cross Marin Trail 🌲 Samuel P Taylor State Park Campground to Southern Park exit 🌲

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