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7.9 miles
Distance
1,353 ft
Climb
-1,350 ft
Descent
898 ft
High Point
1 ft
Altitude change
21 ft
Altitude min
21 ft
Altitude start
23 ft
Altitude end
-34.4%
Grade max
39.3%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
1,857 ft
Distance flat
A short loop in the Marin Headlands with enough climbing to be a workout, enough descending to be fun, but not too much anything. Good route for beginners looking to improve their endurance.
Detailed Description
Headlands XC Loop is a 8 mile popular easy route located near Sausalito California. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 4 trails. This route climbs 1,353 ft with a max elevation of 898 ft then descends -1,350 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Closed: 1 trail (newest: Apr 8, 2026)
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Nov 10, 2025)
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Distance8 miles
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Avg time1 hr 9 min
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Altitude min21 ft
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Altitude start21 ft
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Altitude end23 ft
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Climb1,353 ft
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Descent-1,350 ft
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Grade max-34.4%
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Grade min39.3%
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Distance climb3 miles
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Distance down4 miles
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Distance flat1,857 ft
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeXC
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingModerate
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