Tamarancho, Loma Alta & the Watershed
Home to the birthplace of mountain biking and some of Marin’s most iconic singletrack and ridge hikes, the Tamarancho, Loma Alta, and Marin Municipal Water District trails offer sweeping views, technical riding, and endless loops through oak woodlands and open ridgelines. These interconnected landscapes are a paradise for mountain bikers, trail runners, equestrians, and anyone craving daily access to adventure.
Adjacent Towns: San Anselmo, Fairfax, Woodacre — These communities blend small-town charm with immediate trail access, local bike shops, and a laid-back, outdoors-first culture.
China Camp
China Camp’s rolling coastal terrain is known for its fast, flowy mountain biking, serene bayfront hiking, and golden-hour views across San Pablo Bay. With miles of approachable, year-round trails, it’s an ideal destination for riders and hikers of all levels.
Adjacent Towns: San Rafael and Terra Linda — Centrally located and family-friendly, with quick access to both the trails and the conveniences of Marin’s largest town.
Mt. Tamalpais
Mt. Tam is the heart of outdoor life in the Northern Bay Area—a vast network of fire roads, redwood groves, alpine lakes, and panoramic ridgelines. From legendary hiking routes to classic road rides and hidden backcountry loops, Tam offers world-class recreation just minutes from home.
Adjacent Towns: Mill Valley, Corte Madera, Larkspur, Kentfield, Ross — These coveted communities offer refined living with immediate access to Tam’s trailheads, beaches, and open space.
Marin Headlands
The Headlands offer dramatic coastal cliffs, sweeping ocean views, and some of the most iconic riding and hiking in Northern California. With rolling fire roads, rugged singletrack, and nearly constant views of the Golden Gate, this is where adventure meets postcard scenery.
Adjacent Town: Sausalito — A vibrant waterfront town with a Mediterranean feel, offering unmatched proximity to the Headlands and San Francisco.
San Francisco
San Francisco puts urban energy right alongside outdoor access, with the Presidio, Land’s End, Mt. Sutro (yes, Sutro has bike-legal singletrack trails), and the city’s western beaches offering exceptional hiking, biking, running, and surfing within city limits. Riders can easily ride into Marin from the Golden Gate Bridge, while surfers enjoy Ocean Beach just minutes from home.
East Bay Hills
The East Bay Hills roll out miles of ridge trails, fire roads, and sweeping panoramas stretching from the Bay to Mount Diablo. With iconic parks like Tilden, Wildcat, and Sibley, this region offers some of the best mixed-terrain road riding and wide-open hiking in the Bay Area.
Adjacent Towns: Berkeley, El Cerrito, Albany, Richmond — Diverse, vibrant communities where trail access, culture, and convenience come together in a uniquely East Bay way.
