Dawn Falls loop from Mill Valley

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Dawn Falls loop from Mill Valley

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Dawn Falls loop from Mill Valley

00:57

7.67km

250m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Blithedale Summit Open Space Preserve

Baltimore Canyon Open Space Preserve

Waypoints

Start point

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180 m

West Blithedale Avenue Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

The wood bridge across the creek marks the beginning of the Old Railroad Grade, today a wide fireroad

Tip by

3.75 km

Hoo-Koo-E-Koo & Southern Marin Line Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Starting in a beautiful second-growth redwood forest, Hoo-Koo-E-Koo Trail gradually winds its way up to Mount Tamalpais, while Crown Rd/Southern Marin Line Road follows the old railroad grade toward Christmas Tree Hill.

Tip by

4.10 km

Dawn Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Very small waterfall near the beginning of little Lakspur Creek

Tip by

7.67 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.86 km

1.48 km

338 m

Surfaces

4.61 km

2.26 km

470 m

338 m

Elevation

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Weather

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Friday 9 October

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Dawn Falls loop from Mill Valley

West Blithedale Avenue Trailhead

Hoo-Koo-E-Koo & Southern Marin Line Trailhead

Dawn Falls

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