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East Peak via Railroad Grade

Another Marin classic, this ride climbs up the dirt on Mt. Tam’s Railroad Grade to the East Peak of Mt. Tamalpais. From here it’s a paved descent back to Mill Valley and Sausalito, with numerous options to extend the route to include additional dirt climbs and descents.

This ride offer beautiful vistas of the San Francisco Bay Area and north into Sonoma county, as it winds its way through redwood groves along the flanks of Mt. Tam.

This is a gravel ride and not recommended for e-bikes or inexperienced riders.

Distance: 28 miles (+) • Difficulty – Advanced Advanced difficulty rating due to sustained climbs and twisty mountain descents. Should comfortable climbing and descending on country roads.