Sausalito — Mill Valley Path – Hawk Hill Golden Gate Vista loop from Tamalpais-Homestead Valley

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Sausalito — Mill Valley Path – Hawk Hill Golden Gate Vista loop from Tamalpais-Homestead Valley

Hard

4.6

(1042)

19,790

riders

Sausalito — Mill Valley Path – Hawk Hill Golden Gate Vista loop from Tamalpais-Homestead Valley

02:18

33.5km

540m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. 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: September 3, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.38 km

Sausalito — Mill Valley Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Excellent direct paved bike route along the 101 corridor but entirely in nature, through the Bothin Marsh wetlands.

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5.96 km

Downtown Sausalito

Highlight • Settlement

Downtown Sausalito, known for its seaside charm, offers a small-town experience without traveling far from the San Francisco metropolis. It is an excellent place to grab lunch at one of …

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9.09 km

Golden Gate Bridge View from Marine Headlands

Highlight • Viewpoint

On the other side of the bay there is a completely different climate and you have a great view of the bridge.

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10.1 km

Golden Gate Bridge viewpoint from pier

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful spot next to Cavallo point that is a bit less busy than the very popular viewpoint up the hill.

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11.9 km

Golden Gate Bridge & San Francisco Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

Cross the Golden Gate by bike. Bucket list, check!

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14.0 km

Hawk Hill Golden Gate Vista

Highlight • Viewpoint

Highest Viewpoint to overlook the Golden Gate, San Francisco, and the Marin Headlands. Best light in the afternoon/evening.

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24.6 km

Alexander Avenue viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Best noticed while grinding uphill, this great view of the Golden Gate and SF Skyline over the roofs of historic Fort Baker may be a bit obscured by the fence, but worth stopping for.

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29.9 km

Sausalito Houseboats

Highlight • Settlement

The Sausalito houseboat community is full of architectural gems and repurposed old working boats, and each is wonderfully unique. Bikes are not allowed on the dock, so you must park …

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33.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.2 km

9.90 km

1.66 km

756 m

Surfaces

29.0 km