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San Geronimo – Nicasio loop from Piper Lane Presere

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San Geronimo – Nicasio loop from Piper Lane Presere

Moderate

4.6

(1947)

11,007

riders

San Geronimo – Nicasio loop from Piper Lane Presere

01:27

27.0km

490m

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 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.89 km for 77 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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2.02 km

White Hill — Old Railroad Grade upper trailhead, Loma Alta

Highlight • Trail

To avoid the traffic when riding up (or down) White Hill, the highest elevation along Sir Francis Drake Boulevard from Fairfax, the old railroad grade is a more gradual, mostly smooth gravel trail alternative.

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2

2.19 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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3

4.61 km

Dickson Ranch 🐎 Woodacre

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Horse ranch, or ho(rse)tel to keep your 4-legged friend if your garden is too small 🐎

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4

6.49 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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5

7.29 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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6

7.91 km

Moon Hill Trail 🏞️

Highlight • Trail

Shaded trail climbing up from Roy's Redwood and French Ranch Open Space Preserves, reaching Moon Hill overlook.

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7

8.11 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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8

13.7 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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B

27.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.3 km

7.93 km

3.24 km

1.48 km

100 m

Surfaces

23.9 km

3.08 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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