Dawn Falls Trail – Larkspur loop from Corte Madera

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Dawn Falls Trail – Larkspur loop from Corte Madera

Moderate

4.5

(1180)

8,476

hikers

Dawn Falls Trail – Larkspur loop from Corte Madera

02:44

9.84km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Blithedale Summit Open Space Preserve

King Mountain Open Space Preserve

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.78 km

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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3.41 km

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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5.29 km

View from King Mountain

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The views from the trail are nice as you can see wildflowers and a few overlooks along the way. Most of the trail is shaded which makes the trail more …

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8.06 km

Larkspur Path

Highlight • Cycleway

8.60 km

Larkspur

Highlight • Religious Site

Laid-back little community

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8.83 km

Dolliver Park

Highlight • Forest

This beautiful park is a local favorite, with trails ranging from easy to moderate that are also part of the larger Bay Area Ridge Trail. The routes offer fantastic views …

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