Rising above San Francisco Bay at 2,571 ft., Mount Tamalpais is the tallest point in the Marin Hills.
Rising above San Francisco Bay at 2,571 ft., Mount Tamalpais is the tallest point in the Marin Hills. Known to locals as “Mount Tam,” this peak is a mecca for cyclists with panoramic views of the bay and Golden Gate Bridge. There are at least six climbs to the top, but a favorite is a 40-mile route that begins in downtown Fairfax and incorporates the Alpine Dam Short Loop (33 miles) with an out-and-back spur to the summit. This route includes the “Seven Sisters” and goes over the Marin spine, which is one of the most filmed roads in the area.