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Fern Creek Trail

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  1. Areas
  2. CA
  3. …Bay Area
  4. …Marin County
  5. Mt. Tamalpais Watershed
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“A quiet singletrack trail along the upper reaches of Fern Creek. ”

Miguel Vieira
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0.6

Miles

1.0

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Point to Point

2,284' 696 m

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1,623' 495 m

Low

662' 202 m

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20%

Avg Grade (11°)

29%

Max Grade (16°)

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Description

This little-used trail is a real gem. From Old Railroad Grade, it climbs up a staircase through an old redwood forest. Higher up, it emerges into a sunny landscape of coastal scrub with excellent views. At the top, you're a short way from the summit of Mount Tamalpais.

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Land Manager: California State Parks - Tamalpais State Park

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Miguel Vieira
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  4.0 from 1 vote

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in Mt. Tamalpais Watershed

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#2

in Mt. Tamalpais Watershed

#1,556

in California

#15,158

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The view from Fern Creek Trail on Mount Tamalpais is captivating.
Dec 27, 2016 near Corte M…, CA

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