Glen Fire Rd Trailhead 🌳 – Fairfax Falls 🌊 loop from Marin Civic Center

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Glen Fire Rd Trailhead 🌳 – Fairfax Falls 🌊 loop from Marin Civic Center

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Glen Fire Rd Trailhead 🌳 – Fairfax Falls 🌊 loop from Marin Civic Center

06:45

51.0km

1,820m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

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Loma Alta Open Space Preserve

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.47 km

680 Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

13.7 km

Glen Fire Rd Trailhead 🌳

Highlight • Trail

15.8 km

Fairfax Falls 🌊

Highlight • Waterfall

Best appreciated after winter rainfall, this waterfall is right along Old White Hill Grade trail. If surprised by a shower the massive pipe channeling the usually small trickle of water …

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16.4 km

Sunrise Fire Rd Trail from Railroad Grade to Loma Alta summit

Highlight • Trail

Enjoy heavenly Bay Area views, especially at sunrise and sunset: Here you can leave the gradual former railroad grade and take the extremely steep Sunrise Fire Road trail to the …

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The Big Rock - Skywalker Ranch

Highlight • Natural Monument

As the name implies, a big bolder marks the crest of Lucas Valley Road above Skywalker Ranch, the elusive retreat and production studios of George Lucas and his various film projects.

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22.4 km

Big Rock -- Lucas Valley Rd Summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

Be careful on the descent, the pavement can get slippery. This is a great trail access spot for MTB and hiking.

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24.4 km

Upper Big Rock Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Big Rock Trail cuts through Lucas Valley Open Space to reach the 2nd highest point in Marin County. From later winter through early summer the hills are verdant green and …

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27.9 km

Big Rock Ridge

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

With 360 degree panoramas at multiple points, perfectly groomed trails, and undulations to keep things interesting (and challenging) this is a great ridge to enjoy for multiple abilities.

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