Loma Alta Summit – 680 Trail loop from Las Gallinas

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Loma Alta Summit – 680 Trail loop from Las Gallinas

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Loma Alta Summit – 680 Trail loop from Las Gallinas

02:22

27.4km

620m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Loma Alta Open Space Preserve

Waypoints

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9.38 km

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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9.38 km

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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9.45 km

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 …

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11.7 km

Loma Alta Sunrise Fire Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This broad, flat fire road climbs gradually with magnificent views of the San Francisco Bay, Mount Tamalpais and Mount Diablo in the distance. The surrounding ridges of the path and …

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14.7 km

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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15.8 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 …

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18.0 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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