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West Point Inn – Panoramic Highway loop from Mill Valley

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West Point Inn – Panoramic Highway loop from Mill Valley

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5.0

(9142)

18,493

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West Point Inn – Panoramic Highway loop from Mill Valley

02:28

28.3km

640m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. 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: March 27, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Blithedale Summit Open Space Preserve

Mount Tamalpais State Park

Marin Headlands

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2.03 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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8.75 km

Railroad Grade Fire Road (Mid-Station to West Point Inn)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Railroad Grade Fire Road is a long, steep, gravel road on the side of the Mount Tam group. This road take you to the summit of Mount Tamaplpais West Point and is a challenging, but rewarding climb. This classic ride is a local favorite and a great way to summit the iconic mountain.

Tip by

12.7 km

Flowy downhill section above Laguna Creek

Highlight • Trail

After looping around West Point the Railroad Grade trail snakes through open and tree-lined sections with fun curves.

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13.0 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 of this former hotel/restaurant built over 100 years ago when 'the crookedest railroad' carried weekend tourists up to the summit of Mount Tam. Today volunteers maintain the idyllic inn, provide hiking information and self-serve honor-based snacks and refreshments.

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16.2 km

Pantoll Ranger Station & Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

The Pantoll Campground is a First-come/first-serve site in Mt. Tamalpais State Park. Each site has a barbeque grill, a fire ring, and a picnic table. You need to pay for the site at the Ranger Station as you enter the park.

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20.6 km

Mountain Home Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

This historic hotel with a long history, was built in 1912 by a Swiss-German immigrant couple who were homesick for their native Alps. It is perched on the ridge between the Mount Tamalpais peaks, high above Mill Valley, and boasts excellent views of Marin. It is a favorite spot to stay as a mountain getaway for outdoor enthusiasts in the Bay area, so much so that even celebrities like Goldie Hawn, the Grateful Dead and Jack London have stayed here.

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23.8 km

Panoramic Highway

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Panoramic Highway follows the ridge to the junction with Hwy 1, affording grand views to both sides, the bay and the Pacific

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28.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.4 km

11.2 km

3.66 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.6 km

10.3 km

4.32 km

< 100 m

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West Point Inn – Panoramic Highway loop from Mill Valley

Mill Valley Railroad Depot & Book Cafe

Railroad Grade Fire Road (Mid-Station to West Point Inn)

Flowy downhill section above Laguna Creek

West Point Inn

Pantoll Ranger Station & Campground

Mountain Home Inn

Panoramic Highway

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