Mill Valley, California Travel Information

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Mill Valley Waterfalls (Distance: 0.6 mi) Mill Valley is south of the San Rafael region, a few miles south of the Highway 580/101 merge and some ways inland. Cascade Canyon Open Space Preserve, where Cascade Falls is located, has an abundance...

San Rafael, CA - Hiking - length:0.25 mi

Camino Alto Fire Road - Alto Bowl (Distance: 0.8 mi) This is mostly an out-and-back hike that explores the area around Alto Bowl and Horse Hill. Good local views. Trail can be muddy in winter.

Mill Valley, CA - Hiking - length:4.4 mi

Blithedale Ridge - Corte Madera Trails (Distance: 0.9 mi) Bring binoculars and camera for this roller-coaster hike along Blithedale Ridge offering stunning views of Mt. Tam and Marin. Lots of hills and some bicycles.

Mill Valley, CA - Hiking - length:6.6 mi

Dipsea - Sun - Tenderfoot Trails (Distance: 0.9 mi) This hike climbs the famous Dipsea steps, circles the ridge above Muir Woods, then returns along creeks and waterfalls in Cascade Canyon. Includes 2 miles on streets.

Mill Valley, CA - Hiking - length:6.6 mi

Old Railroad Grade (Distance: 0.9 mi) Climbing nearly 2,000 feet to the summit of Mount Tamalpais, the Old Railroad Grade boasts some of the best views in the San Francisco Bay Area. The steady grade of the winding dirt track, now frequen...

Mill Valley, CA - Rail-Trails - length:9 mi

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Mill Valley Mill Valley Golf Course Municipal, 9 holes 2140 yards, par 33 0.4 miles from center of Mill Valley, California

Meadow Meadow Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6602 yards, par 71 6.1 miles from center of Mill Valley, California

Peacock Gap Peacock Gap Country Club & Spa Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 6354 yards, par 71 7.5 miles from center of Mill Valley, California

McInnis Park McInnis Park Golf Center Public, 9 holes 1842 yards, par 31 8.3 miles from center of Mill Valley, California

Presidio Presidio Golf Course Public, 18 holes 6477 yards, par 72 8.6 miles from center of Mill Valley, California

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