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Knob Hill – Fire road junction loop from Mill Valley

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Knob Hill – Fire road junction loop from Mill Valley

Moderate

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(5607)

7,906

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Knob Hill – Fire road junction loop from Mill Valley

02:31

7.91km

330m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Blithedale Summit Open Space Preserve

Baltimore Canyon Open Space Preserve

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.33 km

West Blithedale Avenue Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

The wood bridge across the creek marks the beginning of the Old Railroad Grade, today a wide fireroad

Tip by

3.92 km

Knob Hill

Highlight • Summit

Nice view from the top of Knob Hill. The hike up to the peak is worth it for the vistas you get at the end.

Tip by

4.21 km

Fire road junction

Highlight • Trail

Three different fire roads and a few different hiking trails converge near this point. Baltimore Canyon opens up before you to the northeast and you get sweeping views down the verdant mountainside.

Tip by

7.91 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.48 km

2.60 km

843 m

Surfaces

2.64 km

2.60 km

1.39 km

1.29 km

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Friday 26 June

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Knob Hill – Fire road junction loop from Mill Valley

West Blithedale Avenue Trailhead

Knob Hill

Fire road junction

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