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5.1 miles
Distance
299 ft
Climb
-373 ft
Descent
00:36:58
Avg time
-74 ft
Altitude change
15 ft
Altitude min
141 ft
Altitude max
122 ft
Altitude start
49 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-17.7%
Grade max
17.3%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
3,750 ft
Distance flat
00:36:58
Avg time
Shoreline Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaChina Camp
San Rafael, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyGreen (1 vote)
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 15 in E-Biking
- 30 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Global Ranking#106120 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #101488 in E-Biking
- #116616 in Trail Running
- #123579 in Hiking
- #1169 in Horseback
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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SeasonYear Round
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailSkinny
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Land OwnerCalifornia State Parks
This is a great beginner singletrack. It is located in the heart of Marin County and a very popular destination for mountain bikers and hikers alike. Great camping facilities on site as well. There is a $3 trail use fee per day now as well, there is a kiosk at the trail head.
Access Info
San Pablo Exit off the 101, just look for China Camp State Park signs.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 13 miles avg distance
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Directions to shoreline-trail trailhead
(37.996650, -122.457650)
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Routes with this trail
★ 5.0 • 9 miles • 961 ft • 3 • Loop •
Beginner mountain biking loop around the 2 green and most common mountain bike trails at China Camp State Park
★ 3.5 • 13 miles • 1,875 ft • 16 •
Longer route in china camp to catch some of the blue trails
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shoreline Trail
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Where is Shoreline Trail located?
Shoreline Trail is located in China Camp, San Rafael, California, United States. It is part of the China Camp trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.99665, -122.45765.
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How hard is Shoreline Trail?
Shoreline Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Shoreline Trail?
Shoreline Trail has 299 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 373 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 15 ft to 141 ft.
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Is Shoreline Trail a point to point trail?
Shoreline Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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