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Run don’t walk to these Marin County running trails
from Cub Bark May 2023
by Redwood Bark
ends up on a shaded dirt path overlooking various mountains of Mill Valley. A clear view of Stinson is shown at the mountain’s peak, giving you a full view of the town and beach. As the trail descends, it ends up in a dry patch for the rest of the path taking you right by the entrance to the beach. Overall, The Dipsea made a great all-day activity and an excellent run thanks to the
Madrone Canyon: Shadiest Trail
The Madrone Canyon trail is convenient for Redwood runners as it’s about a 10-minute run from the school. It starts in Doliver Park, which then leads through a neighborhood up into the hills of Madrone Canyon. The path features a dirt path on a completely shaded loop that continues for about 4 miles from the park towards the popular end mark of a sizable boulder. The trail can easily be done out and back, making it about 8 miles or can continue on a loop through a nearby neighborhood cutting the run’s length. While running on the path, the tall trees of Larkspur tower over you as the journey continues, eventually bridging towards Baltimore Canyon. The trail contains minimal hills and, for the most part, remains flat. Madrone Canyon is a great everyday run as you can switch up your route and still get a substantial workout.
Phoenix Lake: Best trail for terrain
The Phoenix Lake loop is a favorite for high schoolers around Marin as it features a brisk 3-mile path once you hike from the