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1.0 mile
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-604 ft
Descent
00:08:23
Avg time
-597 ft
Altitude change
263 ft
Altitude min
860 ft
Altitude max
860 ft
Altitude start
262 ft
Altitude end
-11%
Grade
-46.1%
Grade max
10.4%
Grade min
197 ft
Distance climb
4,652 ft
Distance down
581 ft
Distance flat
00:08:23
Avg time

Tenderfoot Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mill Valley
    , California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (6 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #40297 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #594 in Trail Running
    • #37277 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    All Year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    City of Mill Valley

A Singletrack turning into a doubletrack that heads from Mountain Home Inn to downtown Mill Valley. Lots of hikers use it and expect to see a few bikers as well. Erosion is a large issue due to the lack of permits being issued for trail maintenance, so you may want to think twice before riding it in the wet (although it is doable). Erosion also creates large, unprotected drop-offs on the rider's left on some upper sections of the trail where it's all singletrack. There is a handful of optional (and at least rated black) shortcuts that one can take towards the lower section of the trail that cut down the slope instead of going along it like the rest of the trail. Upper section of trail has some features that are not optional that could be classified as black.

Access Info

Once you are at Mountain Home Inn, you take the down sloping road next to the main building. You will descend around 2-5 minutes depending on your downhill speed and will see a generator/electrical box near the trail head. Although you might think you will be entering someone's backyard, this is the trail head.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 37 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 214 rides
  • Last: Sep 26, 2026
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on Aug 26, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.14 (15 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      11 Reviews & Comments

      nickseyf
      What’s the best way to climb to the top?
      chrisakvn
      Awesome trail, but the features at the top are very difficult and risky
      Kyleponga Kyleponga
      Definitely a unique trail in the heart of the Mt Tam area!! A few tricky steep root sections near the top, but can be walked if you’re an intermediate rider like me. The trail is eroding in some places, but still totally rideable!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tenderfoot located?
      Tenderfoot is located in Mill Valley, California, United States. It is part of the Mill Valley trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.90745, -122.57102.
      ▼ How hard is Tenderfoot?
      Tenderfoot is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 11%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tenderfoot?
      Tenderfoot has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 604 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 263 ft to 860 ft.
      ▼ Is Tenderfoot a point to point trail?
      Tenderfoot is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Tenderfoot?
      Tenderfoot is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tenderfoot?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Tenderfoot. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Tenderfoot?
      Tenderfoot is best visited during: All Year.
      ▼ How do I access Tenderfoot? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tenderfoot are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tenderfoot?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Tenderfoot. The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tenderfoot?
      Tenderfoot is a very popular trail. There have been 4,131 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,084 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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