Orchard Trail Loop

Name: Orchard Trail Loop
Rating: 2.0

2.0 ( 3 )

Trail

1.9 mile 3.0 kilometer loop
81% Runnable
Intermediate

Elevation

Ascent: 374' 114 m
Descent: -449' -137 m
High: 500' 152 m
Low: 50' 15 m

Grade

Avg Grade: 8% (5°)
Max Grade: 19% (11°)

Dogs

Leashed

Driving directions Take a virtual tour

Zoom in to see details

Map Key

To-Do's
Check-Ins

Trail shared by Megan W

Weather

Getting forecast...

Current trail conditions

Unknown See History

Popular runs nearby

Golden Gate Headlands Half Marathon

12.7 mi 20.5 km • Loop • 2,112 ft Ascent 643.83 m Ascent

Singletrack Marin City, CA

( 1 )

Golden Gate Headlands 10K

6.2 mi 9.9 km • Loop • 1,165 ft Ascent 355.09 m Ascent

Singletrack Marin City, CA

( 1 )

A spot on the trail with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background.

Romancing the Island

13.7 mi 22.0 km • Point to Point • 1,511 ft Ascent 460.56 m Ascent

Singletrack Tiburon, CA

( 2 )

Tamalpa Headlands 50k

32.2 mi 51.8 km • Point to Point • 6,519 ft Ascent 1986.94 m Ascent

Singletrack Tamalpais Valley, CA

( 2 )

The Golden Gate Bridge is on display from the Coastal Trail.

Coastal Trail: Lands End

2.9 mi 4.6 km • Out and Back • 192 ft Ascent 58.44 m Ascent

Singletrack San Francisco, CA

( 50 )

Navigate on-trail with our free app

Run this trail?

Add details to help others plan their adventure.

“Hop on this loop to rapidly ascend to Alta Trail for sweeping views across Sausalito to Tiburon.”

— Megan W

GPX File

Features Views

Overview

Perfect for beautiful views and fresh air if you just have an hour for a quick run.

Runner Notes

Beware of fallen trees.

Description

Park below the trailhead on Eureka or Cole at this easy to find trail loop near Highway 101 in Marin City. There is a brief but steep ascent on Orchard Fire Road up to the Alta Trail. Turn right and follow Alta Trail to Pacheco Fire Road Trail to take you back down to Eureka Ave. Turn right at Eureka to complete the loop. Trees need to be cleared, otherwise a wide open fire road.

Flora & Fauna

Dusky-footed Woodrats build nests from fallen tree debris and love to hoard shiny things dropped by people on the trail. This area is also home to coyotes, birds, bobcats, rattlesnakes and mountain lions. Beware of poison oak.