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Fish Gulch trail junction – Phoenix Lake loop from Mill Valley

Fish Gulch trail junction – Phoenix Lake loop from Mill Valley

Hard

2.9

(4)

riders

Fish Gulch trail junction – Phoenix Lake loop from Mill Valley

04:12

51.6km

1,200m

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: June 26, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 38.1 km for 123 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.57 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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6.68 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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11.1 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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11.8 km

Flowy downhill section above Laguna Creek

Highlight • Trail

After looping around West Point the Railroad Grade trail snakes through open and tree-lined sections with fun curves.

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12.1 km

Mount Tamalpais West Point

Peak

12.2 km

Old Railroad Grade Trail (upper half) — Mt Tam

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Old Railroad Grade trail follows the route of the railroad that reached the peak of Mount Tam from Mill Valley (and a spur to Muir Beach) between 1896 and 1930. …

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26.8 km

Alpine Lake - Bon Tempe Dam

Highlight • Lake

Great stop for a photo

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34.8 km

Fish Gulch trail junction

Highlight • Trail

From easiest to hardest climbs out of phoenix lake from this junction:
-Shaver Grade, easy grade, longer, shaded and pretty
-Eldridge Grade, medium, good length and can connect you to …

Tip by

35.6 km

Phoenix Lake

Highlight • Lake

On Shaver Grade Road, you get to ride along the incredibly blue waters of Phoenix Lake.

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44.5 km

Baltimore Canyon Open Space Preserve

Nature Reserve

51.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.6 km

10.0 km

9.57 km

4.42 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.2 km

13.5 km

11.6 km

413 m

Elevation

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Highest point (740 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Monday 29 June

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Fish Gulch trail junction – Phoenix Lake loop from Mill Valley

Old Railroad Grade Trail Gate Overlook

Railroad Grade at Fern Canyon & Summit

Railroad Grade Fire Road Overlook to San Francisco

Flowy downhill section above Laguna Creek

Old Railroad Grade Trail (upper half) — Mt Tam

Alpine Lake - Bon Tempe Dam

Fish Gulch trail junction

Phoenix Lake

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