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This wide, multi-use trail covers a lot of beautiful ground at a very pleasant grade.


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Map Key

5.5

Miles

8.9

KM

100%

Runnable

202' 61 m

High

72' 22 m

Low

218' 67 m

Up

102' 31 m

Down

1%

Avg Grade (1°)

5%

Max Grade (3°)

Dogs Leashed

Features River/Creek · Swimming · Wildlife

Horses, dogs and bikes allowed on this trail.

Runner Notes

Easy grade and dependable trail surface makes this trail popular for logging the miles.

Description

The family-friendly Cross Marin trail parallels lovely Lagunitas Creek (also called Paper Mill Creek). It consists of some paved sections (the northern end and where it travels through Samuel P. Taylor park) and hard-packed gravel or dirt for the remainder. Because the trail runs on the bed of the old North Pacific Coast Railroad (which ran from Sausalito up the coast to the Russian River) the grade is mostly flat and mellow.

Officially, the northern terminus of Cross Marin is the Platform Bridge Road and the southern end is the Inkwell Bridge area, but the trail can be used in either direction and in sections. You'll pass under second growth redwoods and along stretches of more open, oak covered hillsides. There are opportunities for wading or swimming in Lagunitas Creek.

Be aware: one part of the Cross Marin trail (near the Samuel P. Taylor park entrance and campgrounds) is also referred to as the Riding and Hiking Trail on park signs. Also, this trail is extremely popular with horses, dogs, bikers, and kids- so be prepared to share.

Flora & Fauna

Douglas fir, redwood, maple, tanoak, huckleberry, ferns, and hazelnut.

Shared By:

Megan W

Trail Ratings

  4.5 from 2 votes

#3

in Marin County

#8904

Overall
  4.5 from 2 votes
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Trail Rankings

#3

in Marin County

#797

in California

#8,904

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Lagunitas Creek
Feb 28, 2015 near Lagunit…, CA
Taking a break from hiking the Cross Marin trail- swimming in Lagunitas Creek
Feb 28, 2015 near Lagunit…, CA

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