Benstein, Northside and Rock Spring Trail Loop
Mill Valley, California
9.0 mi
Distance
3,051 ft
Elev. Gain
3h 43m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Benstein, Northside and Rock Spring Trail Loop unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
California Department of Parks and Recreation manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 612 ft |
| High point | 5.4 mi | 768 ft |
| End | 9.0 mi | 612 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation
Source of truth
- Mount Tamalpais State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Stinson Beach, CA · about 2 mi away
- County:
- Marin County, CA
- Jurisdiction:
- Mount Tamalpais State Park · California Department of Parks and Recreation
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(415) 388-2070
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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