Bothin Marsh Preserve – Tennessee Valley Trailhead loop from Mill Valley

Bothin Marsh Preserve – Tennessee Valley Trailhead loop from Mill Valley

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Bothin Marsh Preserve – Tennessee Valley Trailhead loop from Mill Valley

01:35

19.6km

430m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Marin Headlands

Mount Tamalpais State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.11 km

Bothin Marsh Preserve

Highlight • Natural

This tidal sanctuary runs along the Mill Valley-Sausalito Pathway and the Charles F. McGlashan Pathway. More than 400 species of migratory birds rest here after their long flights, and if …

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5.86 km

The paved Tennessee Valley road ends here at this popular trailhead, deep in the Marin Headlands. A central junction of several trails heading north or south along the Miwok or other hilly trails, or flat down to the beach

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6.32 km

Tennessee Valley Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Tennessee Valley Trail is a wide multi-use path flanked by horse pastures, starting on sandy gravel at Tennessee Beach and turning into a paved road where the picnic area (a …

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7.80 km

Coastal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of Coastal Trail between Coyote Ridge Trail and Upper Tennessee Valley Trail is locally known as 'Hurt Locker' for its steepness. It is of course fun if you're …

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10.4 km

Coyote Ridge Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The main Coyote Ridge fire road trail runs down the main ridge line. Here, two trails climb up from Green Gulch in the west and cross over into one to the east.

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11.3 km

Miwok Trail from Hwy 1 to Coyote Ridge 🚵

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Miwok trail is a very scenic gravel/hardpack fireroad with spectacular views of Southern Marin, Mount Tamalpais, and the San Francisco Bay. This segment is mostly level, rising gently from the …

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14.5 km

Dias Ridge Trail 🚵 Miwok to Panoramic Hwy

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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19.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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