Point Reyes–Petaluma Bridge – Point Reyes Station loop from Petaluma Downtown

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Point Reyes–Petaluma Bridge – Point Reyes Station loop from Petaluma Downtown

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Point Reyes–Petaluma Bridge – Point Reyes Station loop from Petaluma Downtown

04:23

68.6km

840m

Cycling

Hard bike 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 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Martinelli Ranch (GGNRA)

Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary

Point Reyes National Seashore

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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25.2 km

Point Reyes–Petaluma Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Usually some vendors at this intersection for some fresh fruit! Views of Black Mountain are beautiful.

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29.1 km

Cross-Marin Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Northern end of the Cross-Marin Trail that follows the old rail route along Lagunitas Creek into Samuel Taylor State Park, and exits on the other side.

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30.2 km

Bolinas Ridge Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

A modest entrance to a brilliant trail. Limited parking.

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32.0 km

Olema

Highlight • Settlement

Small roadside village where Sir Francis Drake Blvd reaches Shoreline Highway, with a couple of popular restaurants, a visitor center and a small convenience store. The Riftzone Trail spur goes …

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35.1 km

Entrance to Point Reyes National Seashore

Highlight • Rest Area

From Bear Valley road, Limantour road goes to a lovely sand beach, starting gently up the increasingly steep switchbacks over Inverness Ridge.

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36.0 km

White House Pool Park

Highlight • River

Actually not a pool, just an access to Lagunitas Creek, but the little park with the handsome wooden bridge has a pretty trail along the water, with a couple of …

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37.7 km