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China Camp State Park – Bay View Trail loop from Marin Civic Center

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China Camp State Park – Bay View Trail loop from Marin Civic Center

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China Camp State Park – Bay View Trail loop from Marin Civic Center

03:17

32.3km

910m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 1, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 27.4 km for 2.34 km

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.08 km

Lagoon Park in San Rafael

Highlight • Lake

Lagoon Park is a large community park (10 acres) located on the Marin County Civic Center campus and surrounds a man-made lagoon. It provides expansive views of the landmark Civic Center buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The park is a popular San Rafael destination for walking, picnicking, model boating, wildlife viewing, playground use, and relaxing. marincounty.org/depts/pk/divisions/parks/lagoon-park

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5.31 km

China Camp State Park

Highlight • Historical Site

China Camp State Park sits along the shores of San Pablo Bay, with 15 miles of nature trails where hikers and bikers can enjoy panoramic waterfront views, wildlife, oak trees and open meadows. The Park surrounds a historic Chinese-American shrimp fishing village and includes several unique features. A museum is located in the Park to learn about its history, a café for snacks and drinks, a walk-in tent campground and picnic areas.

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6.00 km

Shoreline Trailhead

Highlight • Parking

China Camp State Park charges an entrance fee to explore the grounds, either by car or per person. Annual parking + trail passes are available, or you can purchase a single day-use pass. Parking is $5 per vehicle for the day, or you can park along San Pedro Road without a fee and pay the $3 trail use fee.

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6.42 km

Bay View Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This multi-use trail winds through switchbacks, coastal hills and woodlands throughout the Park. Several wildflower varieties line the path through madrone and coast live oak with great views of San Pablo Bay. Many trails connect to this route, offering multiple options for a short loop or an extended hike to explore the beautiful grounds.

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7.94 km

Bay View Trail

Highlight • Trail

Attention novice riders: This is a perfect trail for everybody new on a mountain bike. On top of that Bay View Trail – as the name already suggests – offers magnificent views of the San Pablo Bay.

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10.3 km

Nike Missile Site SF-93C

Highlight • Historical Site

This historic missile site, decommissioned in 1971, is now an excellent spot to take photos of the fantastic 360° views of Mount Tamalpais and San Pablo Bay. A picnic table is here to enjoy lunch and take a break amid the gorgeous scenery.

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22.1 km

Back Ranch Meadows Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

The campground offers fantastic walk-in, tent-only campsites to spend the night in the Park and enjoy a peaceful retreat from the city. The sites are on a first-come, first-serve basis and include a picnic table, potable water, a fire ring and a wooden footlocker.

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31.3 km

Civic Center Duck Pond

Highlight • Lake

There is a small paved multi-use path which winds around the duck pond, past some shaded benches. The Marin County Fair takes place on its north bank, and Lagoon Park is commonly the site of local events.

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32.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.6 km

7.00 km

5.31 km

3.27 km

1.11 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.2 km

4.92 km

4.65 km

4.29 km

202 m

Elevation

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China Camp State Park – Bay View Trail loop from Marin Civic Center

Lagoon Park in San Rafael

China Camp State Park

Shoreline Trailhead

Bay View Trail

Bay View Trail

Nike Missile Site SF-93C

Back Ranch Meadows Campground

Civic Center Duck Pond

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