Marincello Trail – Tennessee Valley Trailhead loop from Tamalpais-Homestead Valley

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Tamalpais-Homestead Valley

Marincello Trail – Tennessee Valley Trailhead loop from Tamalpais-Homestead Valley

Hard

2.8

(30)

runners

Marincello Trail – Tennessee Valley Trailhead loop from Tamalpais-Homestead Valley

03:04

24.2km

700m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Marin Headlands

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Start point

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5.72 km

Marincello Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Marincello Trail climbs from the Tennessee Valley parking/trailhead to the top of the ridge separating it from Rodeo Valley. While climbing out of Tennessee Valley it offers spectacular views of …

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Battery Townsley

Highlight • Historical Site

Batterij Townsley is a place where nature and history meet. As you climb along the rugged cliffs of the Marin Headlands, the old coastal defense slowly emerges from the landscape. …

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The paved Tennessee Valley road ends here at this popular trailhead, deep in the Marin Headlands. A central junction of several trails heading north or south along the Miwok or other hilly trails, or flat down to the beach

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Rhubarb Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Rhubarb Trail connects the Oakwood Valley Trail with the Tennessee Valley Trailhead parking lot. There is roadside parking at the trailhead in case the Tennessee Valley trailhead is full. …

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