Marin County is just a little out there. As in, one famous bridge away from San Francisco. And right next door to the vineyards of Napa and Sonoma. Closer than you could ever imagine to everything that’s unique in this clever corner of California. (http://www.visitmarin.org/)

This short cycling trip travels along the quiet back roads around West and East Marin to the County’s northern border with Sonoma County. Explore the expansive Pt Reyes National Seashore with a ride along Pierce Point Rd to the Historic Pierce Point Ranch. You may even spot the magnificent herds of free roaming Tule Elk around the parklands at Tomales Point.

Enjoy the picturesque agricultural communities and open spaces and soak in the gorgeous scenery around Marin!

• Marin: West Marshall Wall-60 Miles with 3405′ elevation
• Marin: Redwood-San Antonio-Red Hill-Old Lucas Valley-40 Miles with 2430′ elevation
• Marin: Pierce Point Ranch-53 Miles with 3750′ elevation
• Marin: Red Hill-Spring Hill-Chileno Valley-Wilson Hill-49 Miles with 3212′ elevation

Local Bike Shops: Black Mountain Cycles at 11101 Shoreline Hwy., #B Pt Reyes Station, CA 94956 415-663-8125

Fairfax Cyclery at 2020 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax, CA 94930 415-721-7644

We street camped on Miller Creek Rd in Marinwood.