Coast View Trail – Sausalito — Mill Valley Path loop from Mill Valley

Coast View Trail – Sausalito — Mill Valley Path loop from Mill Valley

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Coast View Trail – Sausalito — Mill Valley Path loop from Mill Valley

04:45

56.3km

1,430m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: August 13, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Blithedale Summit Open Space Preserve

Mount Tamalpais State Park

Muir Beach (GGNRA)

Marin Headlands

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.11 km

Old Railroad Grade Trail Gate Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sweeping views south and east, all the way to SF, and Mt Tam right above behind you to the north. The bench is dedicated to the family who built their house in front of you 60 years ago.

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6.22 km

Railroad Grade at Fern Canyon & Summit

Highlight • Trail

Uphill from this intersection a portion of the Railroad Grade has been taken over by Fern Canyon Rd after the Mt Tam railroad closed. A short distance uphill on pavement …

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10.6 km

Railroad Grade Fire Road Overlook to San Francisco

Highlight • Viewpoint

On clear days views open up along the trail across the bay and including the San Francisco skyline

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11.6 km

Mount Tamalpais West Point

Peak

21.5 km

Coast View Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Not only does Coast View Trail stage vistas of beautiful coastal hillsides and the ocean in front of you as you descend, but it also happens to be a very …

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40.6 km

Rodeo Valley Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Rodeo Valley Trail leads from SCA trail at the top of Wolfback Ridge down to Miwok Trail near Rodeo Lagoon. Only the lower section along the creek is open to bikes.

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45.0 km

Golden Gate Bridge & San Francisco Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

Cross the Golden Gate by bike. Bucket list, check!

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52.2 km

Sausalito — Mill Valley Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Excellent direct paved bike route along the 101 corridor but entirely in nature, through the Bothin Marsh wetlands.

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54.2 km

Bothin Marsh Preserve

Highlight • Natural

This tidal sanctuary runs along the Mill Valley-Sausalito Pathway and the Charles F. McGlashan Pathway. More than 400 species of migratory birds rest here after their long flights, and if …

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