June 21st
2025
California's Most Scenic Ride
We are thrilled to announce Marin Overland!
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Overlooking the San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean, Marin Headlands is the gateway to some of the most scenic landscapes in California! With rolling hills, winding trails, and coastal views, the Marin Headlands is the perfect escape into nature.
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All routes have a high percentage of fire roads with some single track sprinkled in to keep things exciting. Whether you ride a mountain bike or a gravel bike, each has its own advantages on these epic trails.
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Don’t let the mileage fool you! Every route is packed with climbing from start to finish. Get ready for a challenge and an adventure like no other!
Location:
Rodeo Beach, CA
Schedule:
Saturday, June 21st
8:30 AM: Registration Opens
10:00 AM: Marin Overland starts!
12:00 PM: Post ride celebration begins
3:00 PM: Podiums on Rodeo Beach
Marin Overland Routes
Saturday June 21st
The 20-mile route may be our shortest, but don’t let that fool you—it’s anything but easy!
With five major climbs and an elevation gain of over 200 feet per mile, this challenging ride will put your endurance to the test. Starting from Rodeo Beach, riders will navigate the stunning southern peninsula of the Marin Headlands before tackling the final ascent to the summit of Hawk Hill looking over the Golden Gate Bridge
*93% dirt*
*E-Bikes are welcomed on this route*
The 36-mile route includes everything from the 20-mile course but adds an exhilarating climb out of Muir Beach via Diaz Ridge and Panoramic Highway. Riders will ascend once more along Mount Tamalpais, reaching the iconic West Point Inn, where sweeping views of the entire Bay Area await. From this high point, a thrilling 2,000-foot descent leads back to the ocean before reconnecting with the original 20-mile route
*85% Dirt*
*E-Bikes are welcomed on this route*
The 40-mile route follows the entirety of the 36-mile course but adds an extra descent off the north side of Mount Tamalpais before a challenging climb back up via Eldridge Grade. Known for its rugged, rocky terrain, Eldridge Grade tests riders’ skill and endurance, making it difficult to reach the top without putting a foot down. Conquering this climb rewards you with a thrilling 2,000-foot descent back to the ocean, where the route rejoins the 36-mile course.
*87% Dirt*
*No E-Bikes on this route*
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The Marin Headlands is a place of extraordinary natural beauty, rich history, and remarkable biodiversity.
Known for its striking geology and fog-swept coastal prairie, the Headlands boasts dramatic oceanic cliffs that offer sweeping views of the Golden Gate Bridge. The rhythmic call of the foghorn echoes over misty lagoons and rolling hills blanketed in coyote brush and sage, creating a landscape both rugged and serene.
The human history of the Headlands is deep and layered. The Coast Miwok peoples have called this land home for thousands of years, and in more recent history, it has served as a critical site for coastal defense through the Cold War.
Today, the Marin Headlands welcomes visitors from near and far—hikers, surfers, students, birders, geologists, historians, and researchers alike. Whether you're drawn by the landscape, the history, or the science, we invite you to find your own connection to the timeless story of this remarkable park.
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