Rider guide
Rider Guide
Everything you need to know before attempting the Marin High Five.
Route at a glance
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58 mi
Distance
10,768 ft
Elevation gain
1
Big Rock Peak
1,895 ft
2
Pine Mountain
1,762 ft
3
Mt. Tamalpais — West Peak
2,576 ft
4
Mt. Tamalpais — Middle Peak
2,580 ft
5
Mt. Tamalpais — East Peak
2,571 ft
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Conditions calendar
Jan
variable
Feb
marginal
Mar
good
Apr
prime
May
prime
Jun
good
Jul
marginal
Aug
marginal
Sep
good
Oct
prime
Nov
marginal
Dec
variable
Prime
Good
Marginal
Variable
prime
Dry trails, mild temps, minimal wind. Apr–May and Oct are the sweet spot — soil is firm but not dusty.
good
Mostly rideable. Early-season moisture or late-season heat possible.
marginal
Proceed with caution. Feb/Nov can have muddy trails; Jul/Aug gets hot and dusty on south-facing climbs.
variable
Jan and Dec bring rain and mud. Expect unpredictable conditions.
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