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Dawn Falls Trail – Dawn Falls Trail loop from Larkspur

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Dawn Falls Trail – Dawn Falls Trail loop from Larkspur

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(6982)

13,220

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Dawn Falls Trail – Dawn Falls Trail loop from Larkspur

02:34

8.10km

320m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 6, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

King Mountain Open Space Preserve

Baltimore Canyon Open Space Preserve

Blithedale Summit Open Space Preserve

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221 m

Baltimore Canyon - Dawn Falls Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

At the dead end of Madrone Avenue begins this very pleasant redwood forest trail, along Larkspur Creek.

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351 m

Dawn Falls Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Very pleasant redwood forest trail along Larkspur Creek. It climbs gently from the dead end of Madrone Avenue to the small falls near the source of the creek.

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974 m

Ladybug Trail - Dawn Falls Trail junction

Highlight • Trail

Ladybug Trail climbs from Dawn Falls Trail to about midway up King Mountain and then follows the contours to the east

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1.23 km

Dawn Falls Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great place to go for a relatively easy hike with the dog! Doesn’t hurt there’s also a waterfall and beautiful redwoods everywhere.

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2.27 km

Dawn Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Very small waterfall near the beginning of little Lakspur Creek

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2.62 km

Hoo-Koo-E-Koo & Southern Marin Line Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Starting in a beautiful second-growth redwood forest, Hoo-Koo-E-Koo Trail gradually winds its way up to Mount Tamalpais, while Crown Rd/Southern Marin Line Road follows the old railroad grade toward Christmas Tree Hill.

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8.10 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.49 km

1.85 km

713 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.33 km

1.35 km

1.03 km

391 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 8 July

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Dawn Falls Trail – Dawn Falls Trail loop from Larkspur

Baltimore Canyon - Dawn Falls Trailhead

Dawn Falls Trail

Ladybug Trail - Dawn Falls Trail junction

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