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West Point Inn – Cardiac Hill loop from Muir Woods National Monument

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Marin County

Tamalpais-Homestead Valley

West Point Inn – Cardiac Hill loop from Muir Woods National Monument

Hard

3.2

(8)

runners

West Point Inn – Cardiac Hill loop from Muir Woods National Monument

02:18

16.8km

580m

Running

Hard run. 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 28, 2026

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Mount Tamalpais State Park

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3.32 km

Mountain Home Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

This historic hotel with a long history, was built in 1912 by a Swiss-German immigrant couple who were homesick for their native Alps. It is perched on the ridge between the Mount Tamalpais peaks, high above Mill Valley, and boasts excellent views of Marin. It is a favorite spot to stay as a mountain getaway for outdoor enthusiasts in the Bay area, so much so that even celebrities like Goldie Hawn, the Grateful Dead and Jack London have stayed here.

Tip by

4.16 km

Double Bowknot Trail

Highlight • Trail

The short and very pleasant trail connecting Hogback to Railroad Grade

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6.40 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 of this former hotel/restaurant built over 100 years ago when 'the crookedest railroad' carried weekend tourists up to the summit of Mount Tam. Today volunteers maintain the idyllic inn, provide hiking information and self-serve honor-based snacks and refreshments.

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7.20 km

Rattlesnake Creek

Highlight • River

In spring and early summer the creek carries enough water to fill a bottle, for thirsty runners, though a filter might be advisable

Tip by

10.6 km

Cardiac Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Excellent overview to all sides, north, west, and south along the Pacific coastline of the Marin peninsula.

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11.2 km

Dipsea Trail at Ben Johnson Trail Junction

Highlight • Trail

In the western upper reaches of Muir Woods National Monument's almost primal jungle, the Dipsea Trail, still paralleling Dear Park Forest Road mostly on the southwestern side, meets with the Ben Johnson Trail that heads straight north.

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11.9 km

Ben Johnson Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

14.8 km

Muir Woods National Monument Entrance

Highlight • Natural Monument

Dipsea Trail is one of the iconic paths across the flanks of Mt Tamalpais between Mill Valley and Stinson Beach. The route of a national race of endurance, this section between Muir Beach and Cardiac Hill will raise your heartbeat if taken uphill, but also if taken downhill because of its beautiful views

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16.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.66 km

5.05 km

1.54 km

291 m

151 m

112 m

Surfaces

11.9 km

2.49 km

981 m

655 m

638 m

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Monday 31 August

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West Point Inn – Cardiac Hill loop from Muir Woods National Monument

Mountain Home Inn

Double Bowknot Trail

West Point Inn

Rattlesnake Creek

Cardiac Hill

Dipsea Trail at Ben Johnson Trail Junction

Ben Johnson Trail

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