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Bothin Marsh Preserve – Lake Lagunitas Dam loop from Tamalpais-Homestead Valley

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United States

California

Marin County

Bothin Marsh Preserve – Lake Lagunitas Dam loop from Tamalpais-Homestead Valley

Hard

4.6

(1634)

8,245

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Bothin Marsh Preserve – Lake Lagunitas Dam loop from Tamalpais-Homestead Valley

05:10

52.9km

1,310m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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: June 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 42.8 km for 55 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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965 m

Tennessee Valley Trail & Tamalpais Valley Junction Boardwalk

Highlight • Cycleway

Well paved trail connecting Tennessee valley trails to Sausalito-Mill Valley Trail

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1.97 km

Bothin Marsh Preserve

Highlight • Natural

This tidal sanctuary runs along the Mill Valley-Sausalito Pathway and the Charles F. McGlashan Pathway. More than 400 species of migratory birds rest here after their long flights, and if …

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5.25 km

Mill Valley Railroad Depot & Book Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

On the center square of Mill Valley the historic former Railroad Depot is now a convenient meeting place with outdoor and indoor seating, offering a variety of coffee, fresh sandwiches combined with books and magazines in the Book Cafe

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15.7 km

West Point Inn

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Great stop over along the trails on Mount Tam at the intersection of Old Railroad Grade, Old Stage, and Nora trails. Sit and enjoy the views from the wrap-around porch …

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18.4 km

Mount Tamalpais East Peak and Visitors Center

Highlight • Summit

Beautiful views of the bay area that are well earned after all the climbing.

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26.5 km

Lake Lagunitas Dam

Highlight • Monument

The Lagunitas Dam, completed 151 years ago, was built in less than four months and was 480 feet long with a crest of 20 feet. The purpose was to supply …

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32.2 km

View of San Francisco Bay from Mount Tamalpais

Highlight • Viewpoint

Mount Tamalpais State Park is a majestic area in the heart of Marin County, with sweeping hillsides covered in fantastic redwood forest, open grasslands, sturdy chaparral, and wooded oaklands. The …

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50.5 km

Bay Bike Path along the Water

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Very nice bike path between Sausalito and Mill Valley.

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52.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.5 km

8.46 km

6.72 km

3.50 km

650 m

105 m

Surfaces

34.5 km

11.0 km

7.18 km

222 m

Elevation

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Highest point (700 m)

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Saturday 18 July

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Bothin Marsh Preserve – Lake Lagunitas Dam loop from Tamalpais-Homestead Valley

Tennessee Valley Trail & Tamalpais Valley Junction Boardwalk

Bothin Marsh Preserve

Mill Valley Railroad Depot & Book Cafe

West Point Inn

Mount Tamalpais East Peak and Visitors Center

Lake Lagunitas Dam

View of San Francisco Bay from Mount Tamalpais

Bay Bike Path along the Water

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