Cataract Falls and Potrero Meadows Loop (Cataract, Helen Market, Kent, Benstein Trails)
Mill Valley, California
8.4 mi
Distance
2,835 ft
Elev. Gain
3h 43m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Cataract Falls and Potrero Meadows Loop (Cataract, Helen Market, Kent, Benstein Trails) 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 | 610 ft |
| High point | 1.0 mi | 702 ft |
| End | 8.4 mi | 610 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.
Nearby Trails
More trails near Cataract Falls and Potrero Meadows Loop (Cataract, Helen Market, Kent, Benstein Trails)
Cataract and Coastal Trail Loop
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Cataract, Helen Market, Kent and High Marsh Trail Loop
Cataract, High March, Kent and Mickey O'Brien Trail Loop
Rock Spring Trail to Benstein Trail Loop
Alpine Lake and Serpentine Point
In this park
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Alpine Lake and Serpentine Point
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Cataract Falls to Simmons Trail Loop
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Bootjack Campground
0.6 mi awayGolden Gate National Recreation Area
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Pantoll Campground
0.7 mi awayGolden Gate National Recreation Area
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Mount Tamalpais State Park
1.1 mi awayGolden Gate National Recreation Area
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Rocky Point Steep Ravine - Mt Tamalpais State Park
2 mi awayGolden Gate National Recreation Area
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Reservable
Rustic View Cabins at Steep Ravine
2.1 mi awayGolden Gate National Recreation Area
Muir Beach, CA
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Highway 1 Pull Off - Dispersed Camping Near Stinson Beach
2.1 mi awayGolden Gate National Recreation Area
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