West Point Inn – Twin Knolls loop from Mill Valley

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West Point Inn – Twin Knolls loop from Mill Valley

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West Point Inn – Twin Knolls loop from Mill Valley

03:48

41.9km

1,010m

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 13, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Blithedale Summit Open Space Preserve

Mount Tamalpais State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11.6 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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11.9 km

West Point Inn

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Great stop over along the trails on Mount Tam at the intersection of Old Railroad Grade, Old Stage, and Nora trails. Sit and enjoy the views from the wrap-around porch …

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14.6 km

Mount Tamalpais East Peak and Visitors Center

Highlight • Summit

Beautiful views of the bay area that are well earned after all the climbing.

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19.1 km

View of San Francisco Bay from Mount Tamalpais

Highlight • Viewpoint

Mount Tamalpais State Park is a majestic area in the heart of Marin County, with sweeping hillsides covered in fantastic redwood forest, open grasslands, sturdy chaparral, and wooded oaklands. The …

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22.0 km

Twin Knolls

Highlight • Viewpoint

Twin Knolls offers a sweeping view of Stinson Beach from the height of the 7 Sisters, the informal name of Ridgecrest Blvd.

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40.5 km

Mill Valley Railroad Depot & Book Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

On the center square of Mill Valley the historic former Railroad Depot is now a convenient meeting place with outdoor and indoor seating, offering a variety of coffee, fresh sandwiches combined with books and magazines in the Book Cafe

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41.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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