Fern Creek and spring – Coast View Trail loop from Muir Woods National Monument

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Fern Creek and spring – Coast View Trail loop from Muir Woods National Monument

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Fern Creek and spring – Coast View Trail loop from Muir Woods National Monument

02:29

25.4km

660m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Mount Tamalpais State Park

Muir Beach (GGNRA)

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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Old Railroad Grade: Blithedale to Gravity Car

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Bottom section of the most gradual route to Mt Tam summit, following the former tourist train that worked it's way up from Mill Valley til the 1930s

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Hogback Junction

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Hogback fire road climbs up to this point along the spine of a ridge, mostly steep and direct.

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Fern Creek and spring

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Delicious water emerging from the rock wall just past the creek along the fire road

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4.32 km

Railroad Grade Fire Road Overlook to San Francisco

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On clear days views open up along the trail across the bay and including the San Francisco skyline

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5.02 km

Flowy downhill section above Laguna Creek

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

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9.41 km

Coast View Trail

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Not only does Coast View Trail stage vistas of beautiful coastal hillsides and the ocean in front of you as you descend, but it also happens to be a very …

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Dias Ridge Trail

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Dias Ridge Trail 🚵 Miwok to Panoramic Hwy

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This upper section of Dias Ridge Trail helps to connect as far over to Muir Woods Road to reduce the ride on Panoramic Highway, which is usually calm but busy …

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25.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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