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Loma Alta Summit – 680 Trail loop from Marin

Loma Alta Summit – 680 Trail loop from Marin

Hard

4.7

(6519)

6,520

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Loma Alta Summit – 680 Trail loop from Marin

01:33

15.9km

490m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: June 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Loma Alta Open Space Preserve

Waypoints

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93 m

Big Rock -- Lucas Valley Rd Summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

Be careful on the descent, the pavement can get slippery. This is a great trail access spot for MTB and hiking.

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95 m

The Big Rock - Skywalker Ranch

Highlight • Natural Monument

As the name implies, a big bolder marks the crest of Lucas Valley Road above Skywalker Ranch, the elusive retreat and production studios of George Lucas and his various film projects.

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160 m

Bay Area Ridge Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

There is plenty of street parking at this trailhead, with the amazing Big Rock nearby to make it easy to spot. The Bay Area Ridge Trail runs along the ridgelines surrounding the San Francisco Bay area and spans over 500 miles of multi-use trails. This portion offers some of the best views of Marin and the city skyline.

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3.35 km

Loma Alta Summit

Highlight • Summit

Loma Alta literally translates to "high hill" and is the highest point in the Loma Alta Open Space Preserve. A few different dirt roads and trails lead to the bald summit that looks over the surrounding hillsides.

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5.71 km

680 Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail can be the starting point or end to a nice hike through the preserve, connecting to the Terra Linda Trail and several other side trails. It is a great way to explore the beautiful grassland and broadleaf forest surrounding several San Rafael residential communities. The route travels through coast live oak and California bay trees, with many California poppies and wildflowers on the rolling hillsides. On a clear day, there are fantastic views of Mount Tamalpais and Big Rock Ridge, with San Pablo and San Francisco Bay in the distance.

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7.89 km

680 Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The 680 Trail in Marin County has access points at the end of Manuel T. Freitas Parkway via the Mission Pass Bike Path and Fawn Drive. The terrain is fun, rolling trails.

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15.9 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.79 km

3.68 km

2.74 km

2.55 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

5.29 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Today

Sunday 12 July

29°C

11°C

9 %

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Loma Alta Summit – 680 Trail loop from Marin

Big Rock -- Lucas Valley Rd Summit

The Big Rock - Skywalker Ranch

Bay Area Ridge Trailhead

Loma Alta Summit

680 Trail

680 Trail

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