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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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.

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NT 12 M

By On 2012/11/13 · Leave a Comment
This entry is part 2 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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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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RS 5.1 M

By On 2012/11/01 · Leave a Comment
This entry is part 5 of 6 in the seriesRock Springs

Summary: Great way to see some views and bay forests in a shortened Northside Loop that touches some classic sights from the West Peak of Mt Tam.

Trails: Cataract Benstein – Slight Right Rock Springs Fire Road – Left Northside Trail – Right after Rifle Camp International Trail – Right and up Ridgecrest Ave – [...]

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RS 5.4 M

By On 2012/10/31 · Leave a Comment
This entry is part 3 of 6 in the seriesRock Springs

Summary: Short, fast, and breathtaking views make this route a great “quick hit” of single track trails above Stinson Beach.

Trails: Old Mine Paved Utility Road – Right Matt Davis – Cross Ridgecrest and look for sign. Coastal Trail – Right Willow Camp – Right up and over hill then cross Ridgecrest. Laurel Dell – [...]

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TV 16 Mile

By On 2012/10/18 · Leave a Comment
This entry is part 1 of 10 in the seriesTennessee Valley

Summary:

Sweeping run that touches Headlands and Mt Tam with challenging hills and downhill finish.  Multitude of views of the Pacific Ocean and Marin Headlands.

Trails: Tennessee Valley Road – Towards Pacific Coastal Fire Road – Climb towards Coyote Ridge Coastal Trail – Pirate’s Cove Muir Beach Hwy 1 – Take left past Pelican Inn [...]

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