An out-and-back, non-technical mountain bike adventure from Mill Valley to the Mt. Tamalpais summit. Mostly fire trail with a few paved roads. Many majestic views of the Bay Area.
Round trip to West Point Inn = 12 miles with 1,600 feet of climbing. Water, bathrooms, snacks available at the Inn.
Add 4 miles and 800+ feet of climbing to reach East Peak (summit). Water, bathrooms, snacks available at summit.
Add ? miles for fun side trips to Middle Peak and where ever.
Lunch after ride in Mill Valley.
Directions to staging area from either direction on HWY 101 in Marin County:
1. In Mill Valley area- take East Blithedale to Mill Valley.
2. Continue straight as it turns into West Blithedale. About 1 mile, look for off-road parking on the right. If you pass a gate marking the fire trail, you have gone too far.
Mt. Tam MTN Bike map
Route Options: (Route maps for routes A and B to be available March 2009)
Route A: Castro Valley/Redwood Road/Pinehurst/Wildcat Canyon/return- 53 miles with 4,390 feet climbing. Route B: Castro Valley/Redwood Road/Pinehurst/Skyline north to Grizzly Peak/return- 38 miles with 3,290 feet climbing.
Route C: Castro Valley/Redwood Road/Return at Skyline. Intermediate, hilly. AKA: Almost the 2nd half of the Grizzly Peak Century) 26.6 miles with 2,320 feet climbing.
Directions to Ride Start:
Valley Car Wash in Castro Valley @ Redwood Road & Village Dr.
MapQuest / GPS: go to Peet’s Coffee at 20453 Redwood Road, Castro Valley.
BART friendly (Castro Valley Station) Car wash is in back of Peet’s.
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Description:
Intermediate, hilly. AKA: Almost the 2nd half of the Grizzly Peak Century)26.6 miles with 2,320 feet climbing.
Directions to Ride Start:
Valley Car Wash in Castro Valley @ Redwood Road & Village Dr.
MapQuest / GPS: go to Peet’s Coffee at 20453 Redwood Road, Castro Valley.
Car wash is in back of Peet’s.
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Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and enjoy various loops:
- Route 1: Marin Headlands & Paradise Dr Loop- 48 miles with 2,580 feet climbing.
- Route 2: Paradise Dr Loop without Headlands- 42 miles with1,840 feet climbing.
- Route 3: Tiburon and return- 35 miles with 1,200 feet climbing.
- Route 4: Out & Back to end of bike path at Richardson Bay- 18 miles with 600 feet climbing.
Directions to starting point via MapQuest: Sports Basement, 610 Mason Street, SF. Go to beach access parking near the bathroom building with wind sock.
Map of Rides
