MH 14 M

By On 2013/02/03 · Leave a Comment
This entry is part 5 of 5 in the seriesMountain Home

Summary: Bring water and food then head out for an epic Marin day.  This route starts with an awesome warmup run along Matt Davis, then climbs over Mt Tam to the Northside Trail with it’s vies of Tomales followed by views over Stinson via the Coastal, then dips down into the redwwods in Muir Woods. [...]

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MBO 13

By On 2013/01/23 · Leave a Comment
This entry is part 1 of 1 in the seriesMuir Beach Overlook

: Summary: Start from the Muir Beach Overlook parking and head north on Hwy 1 until you see the Coastal View Trail on the firght.  Then tour the wide open space along the Coastal View and Matt Davis trails before descending to Stinson Beach, through coastal forests, then climb through old growth redwoods  on the [...]

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HVC 8.4 M

By On 2012/11/23 · Leave a Comment
This entry is part 1 of 1 in the seriesHeadlands Visitor Center

Summary: Easy Run from Headlands Visitor Center showing the start and finish of the TNF Endurance Challenge course.

Trails: Cross field near Headlands Art Center and Hostile Simonds Rd. –  Left Bunker Road – Veer Right Rodeo Valley Spur – Left Rodeo Valley Trail – Left Bobcat/Miwok Fork – Here the trail splits – veer [...]

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SCA Sandy

NT 12.4 M

By On 2012/11/14 · Leave a Comment
This entry is part 2 of 3 in the seriesGolden Gate Bridge

Summary: A gradual climb up the Coastal Trail from the Golden Gate Bridge exposes great views of bustling San Francisco then quickly turns into wide open space upon descending to Rodeo Beach.  This route rns along a ridge line above Rodeo Valley and has a fast finish down to the bridge.

Trails

Parking area is [...]

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NT 8.9 M

By On 2012/11/13 · Leave a Comment

Summary: Looking for more of a longer trail run from San Francisco?  This adds some distance but keeps the great trails including the SCA, Alta, and Coastal Trails.   

Trails: Coastal Trail – up and over ridge, taking a left at the intersection with the SCA Trail Cross McCoullough Road and continue down Coastal Fire [...]

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NT 8 M

By On 2012/11/13 · Leave a Comment
This entry is part 1 of 3 in the seriesGolden Gate Bridge

Summary: From the parking lot between the Golden Gate Bridge and Conzelman Road is where the Coastal Trail begins it’s course through Marin.  Here it begins at the west end of the parking area and winds it’s way gradually up the hillside exposing postcard views of the Bridge, Bay, and San Francisco.  Upon reaching the [...]

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MB 6.2 M

By On 2012/11/06 · Leave a Comment
This entry is part 4 of 4 in the seriesMuir Beach

Summary: The Dias Ridge Trail is great for running in either direction.  The gradual grade that winds around the features of the ridge provide a great views of the valley and Pacific Ocean.

Trails: Pacific Ave Cross Hwy 1 near Horse Barn and Mailboxes Dias Ridge Trail – Climb Miwok Trail – Left Redwood Creek [...]

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TV 13.5M

By On 2012/10/27 · Leave a Comment

Summary: Efficient way to get 13 miles in with a quick re-supply, if necessary, at the parking lot.

Trails: Tennessee Valley Road Coastal Trail – Right and Uphill Coastal Trail/Pirate’s Cove – After initial climb and on the Left Coastal Fire Road – At the end of the Pirate’s Cove section and towards the right [...]

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TV 12M

By On 2012/10/27 · Leave a Comment
This entry is part 1 of 10 in the seriesTennessee Valley

Summary: One perfect way to get the total Headlands experience.  Good climbs with big payoffs and a fast final third of the course after getting those pesky hills of the way.

Trails: Tennessee Valley Road Coastal/Wolfback Ridge – Left Coastal – to Rodeo Valley – Right Continue on Mitchell Rd to Rodeo Valley Trail Veer [...]

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TV 8.5M

By On 2012/10/26 · Leave a Comment
This entry is part 2 of 10 in the seriesTennessee Valley

Summary:  Super Hill Workout from the start with a smokin’ fast downhill finish. Trails: Miwok Miwok Cutoff – Left Miwok Fire Road – Left Coyote Ridge Trail – Left Coastal Fire Road – Left then follow down to Tennessee Valley.  Note do not go down the Fox Trail. Tennessee Valley Road – Left then Quick [...]

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