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1.9 miles
Distance
275 ft
Climb
-22 ft
Descent
00:09:00
Avg time
253 ft
Altitude change
1,534 ft
Altitude min
1,789 ft
Altitude max
1,535 ft
Altitude start
1,788 ft
Altitude end
2.6%
Grade
-12%
Grade max
14.9%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
748 ft
Distance down
3,278 ft
Distance flat
00:09:00
Avg time

Old Stage Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Tamalpais State Park
    Mill Valley, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 100 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    California State Parks

You can take this fire road to get from Pantoll to West Point Inn. Watch out for hikers on the blind corners.

Access Info

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Tags
Water sourceWet weather friendly
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 23 miles average
6 Months
  • 74 rides
  • 28 miles avg distance
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  • 447 rides
  • Last: Sep 29, 2026
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Old Stage Trail Reports

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on Nov 17, 2024
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      fastkitty
      Relative to other fire roads it is fast and smooth - heavily used by Gravel bikers as its the least rough/technical descent off the mountain.
      acyclist
      The first pleasant fire road I've ridden in Marin County. Gentle grade, pretty smooth. From the bottom you have to step over a locked gate that says Service Vehicles Only.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Old Stage located?
      Old Stage is located in Mount Tamalpais State Park, Mill Valley, California, United States. It is part of the Mount Tamalpais State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.90493, -122.60393.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Old Stage?
      Old Stage has 275 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 22 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,534 ft to 1,789 ft.
      ▼ Is Old Stage a point to point trail?
      Old Stage is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Old Stage?
      Old Stage is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Old Stage?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Old Stage. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Old Stage?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Old Stage are:
      • August (32 activities)
      • March (23 activities)
      • July (22 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Old Stage? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Old Stage are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Old Stage?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Old Stage. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Old Stage?
      Old Stage is a very popular trail. There have been 7,172 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,247 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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