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Point Reyes–Petaluma Bridge – Point Reyes Station loop from Marin Civic Center

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Point Reyes–Petaluma Bridge – Point Reyes Station loop from Marin Civic Center

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Point Reyes–Petaluma Bridge – Point Reyes Station loop from Marin Civic Center

04:51

79.3km

720m

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: June 14, 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

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

11.6 km

Big Rock -- Lucas Valley Rd Summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

Be careful on the descent, the pavement can get slippery. This is a great trail access spot for MTB and hiking.

Tip by

2

20.4 km

Nicasio Baseball Field

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice stop for a rest, there are port o potties and a general store for goodies!

Tip by

3

23.9 km

Nicasio Reservoir — East Entrance

Highlight • Lake

Created by the construction of Seeger Dam on the Nicasio Creek in 1961, this shallow reservoir covers 845 acres and is part of the Marin Municipal Water District

Tip by

4

30.6 km

Point Reyes–Petaluma Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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

Tip by

5

34.5 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.

Tip by

6

37.4 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 straight to the nearby Bear Valley Visitor Center and from here into the trail system of Point Reyes Ntl Seashore

Tip by

7

40.5 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.

Tip by

8

43.1 km

Point Reyes Station

Highlight • Settlement

Black Mountain Bike Shop

Tip by

B

79.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.7 km

27.0 km

4.55 km

168 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

74.1 km

5.31 km

< 100 m

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Tuesday 14 July

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