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Big Rock Ridge – Gestalt Haus loop from Novato Downtown

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Mountain biking trails

Big Rock Ridge – Gestalt Haus loop from Novato Downtown

Hard

4.6

(4012)

8,104

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Big Rock Ridge – Gestalt Haus loop from Novato Downtown

04:42

55.3km

1,150m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: April 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Loma Alta Open Space Preserve

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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14.7 km

Point Ridge Trail Junction Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the junction of Chicken Shack Fire Road and Ponti Ridge Trail. There are benches, a great view, and trail markers.

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19.0 km

Big Rock Ridge

Highlight • Summit

Highest point on Big Rock Ridge Fire Road with panoramic views of the Bay, Marin county, and even across the East bay to Mt. Diablo and south to San Francisco. …

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24.8 km

The Big Rock - Skywalker Ranch

Highlight • Natural Monument

As the name implies, a big bolder marks the crest of Lucas Valley Road above Skywalker Ranch, the elusive retreat and production studios of George Lucas and his various film projects.

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28.0 km

Loma Alta literally translates to "high hill" and is the highest point in the Loma Alta Open Space Preserve. A few different dirt roads and trails lead to the bald summit that looks over the surrounding hillsides.

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35.4 km

Gestalt Haus

Highlight • Restaurant

Gestalt Haus is a great get together for cyclists. The restaurant has an indoor bicycle garage, european craft beers and great sausages. What else can you wish for after an awesome mountain bike loop?

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53.9 km

Novato SMART Pathway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Pleasant smooth paved trail south from the Novato train station

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55.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.0 km

14.7 km

10.9 km

3.37 km

2.82 km

355 m

131 m

Surfaces

25.1 km

20.7 km

4.92 km

4.14 km

418 m

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Monday 25 May

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Big Rock Ridge – Gestalt Haus loop from Novato Downtown

Point Ridge Trail Junction Viewpoint

Big Rock Ridge

The Big Rock - Skywalker Ranch

Loma Alta Summit

Gestalt Haus

Novato SMART Pathway

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