Cross-Marin Trail Bridge – Marie Dhority Bridge loop from Olema

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Cross-Marin Trail Bridge – Marie Dhority Bridge loop from Olema

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Cross-Marin Trail Bridge – Marie Dhority Bridge loop from Olema

02:12

33.5km

320m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Tips

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

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.86 km

Olema

Highlight • Settlement

Small roadside village where Sir Francis Drake Blvd reaches Shoreline Highway, with a couple of popular restaurants, a visitor center and a small convenience store. The Riftzone Trail spur goes …

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5.59 km

Point Reyes Station

Highlight • Settlement

Black Mountain Bike Shop

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11.4 km

Point Reyes–Petaluma Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Usually some vendors at this intersection for some fresh fruit! Views of Black Mountain are beautiful.

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20.6 km

Redwood Grove Group Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

This large group picnic area is a lovely spot under a shady grove of towering redwoods that sits along Lagunitas Creek. There is piped drinking water and restrooms nearby, and …

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21.6 km

Cross-Marin Trail Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Using the old North Pacific Railway right of way, this great bike trail through Samuel Taylor State Park uses here a rebuilt modern bridge to cross over the busy highway and the river below.

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23.8 km

Marie Dhority Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Popular rock beach spot to cool off in the creek right next to the long wooden pedestrian trail bridge

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27.2 km

Samuel P. Taylor State Park Hike & Bike Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

Great spot to stop for a night, beautiful campground and surrounding area with many trails to explore. $7/night (as of august 2023), no reservation needed, community site so be prepared to meet nice people :)

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32.5 km

Cross-Marin Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Northern end of the Cross-Marin Trail that follows the old rail route along Lagunitas Creek into Samuel Taylor State Park, and exits on the other side.

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33.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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