21.5 miles
Distance
4,619 ft
Climb
-4,624 ft
Descent
1,821 ft
High Point

Great tour of Big Rock Ridge and Loma Alta, featuring amazing views, lots of climbing, and 3 classic Marin Singletracks.

Detailed Description
22 mile Big Rock & Loma Alta Tour. is a 22 mile popular easy route located near Lucas Valley - Marinwood California. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 4,619 ft with a max elevation of 1,821 ft then descends -4,624 ft.

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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • E-Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Green
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
More Stats for 22 mile Big Rock & Loma Alta Tour. mountain bike route
  • Altitude min
    103 ft
  • Altitude start
    121 ft
  • Altitude end
    115 ft
  • Grade
    -0%
  • Grade max
    -55%
  • Grade min
    71.3%
  • Distance climb
    9 miles
  • Distance down
    11 miles
  • Distance flat
    4,603 ft
Avg: 5 (1 votes)
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Big Rock Trail / Marin County Flow &...
Big Rock Trail / Marin County Flow & Switchbacks
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680 Trail - Top Down
680 Trail - Top Down
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Big Rock Trail
Mar 25, 2023 @ 3:14am
Mar 25, 2023
Chicken Shack Fire Road
Mar 24, 2023 @ 8:14pm
Mar 24, 2023
Large tree down near top
Luiz Ranch Fire road
Jan 29, 2023 @ 2:04am
Jan 29, 2023
680
Nov 23, 2022 @ 7:52pm
Nov 23, 2022
The Berms on the top are brand new, some to wet for Riding.
Loma Alta Fire Rd.
Jun 29, 2022 @ 9:09am
Jun 29, 2022
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