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Tamalpais-Homestead Valley

Tennessee Valley Lagoon – Tennessee Beach loop from Tamalpais-Homestead Valley

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United States
California
Marin County
Tamalpais-Homestead Valley

Tennessee Valley Lagoon – Tennessee Beach loop from Tamalpais-Homestead Valley

Easy

4.9

(2271)

19,654

riders

Tennessee Valley Lagoon – Tennessee Beach loop from Tamalpais-Homestead Valley

00:57

12.6km

150m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.40 km for 60 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.24 km

Miwok Trail

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Initially rideable, later a pure hiking trail with steps and steep inclines.

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2

3.94 km

Haypress Camp Trailhead

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The campsite features picnic benches and restrooms, making it an excellent choice for taking a break or embarking on an overnight adventure. If you're planning to stay overnight, be sure to make a reservation at recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10067346 to secure your spot.

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3

3.97 km

Tennessee Valley Trail

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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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4

6.16 km

Tennessee Valley Lagoon

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Starkly blue lake at the end of the valley narrowing here before reaching the beach. Surrounded by lush green grasses, bushes, and almost no trees.

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6.33 km

Tennessee Beach 🏖️ Laguna 🌊 Marin Headlands

Highlight • Beach

The mostly paved trail turns to firm gravel near where a Laguna forms before the valley opens onto a soft sandy beach

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6

6.43 km

Tennessee Beach

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Tennessee Beach is a secluded cove of soft black sand on the Pacific Ocean in the Marin Headlands. It is framed by steep cliffs and only accessible by boat, on …

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7

6.47 km

Tennessee Valley Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Tennessee Valley Trail is a 2 mile half-gravel half-paved fire road descending gradually from the trailhead at the deadend of Tennessee Valley Road to the secluded Tennessee Beach, a romantic …

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9.35 km

Tennessee Valley Trailhead

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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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12.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.84 km

4.04 km

2.31 km

318 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.94 km

4.05 km

3.54 km

< 100 m

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Thursday 28 May

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