Sierra Trail,
Mount Tamalpais State Park

Located 2.1 miles from Mill Valley, California (CA)
4 Stars
2,263 Steps 1  (1.0 mi)
Trails California State Parks Mount Tamalpais Sierra Trail

Elevation

The Sierra Trail has a maximum elevation of 1,037 ft., a minimum elevation of 551 ft. and an elevation range of 486 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.0 mi551 ft1,037 ft486 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
25 min0.00 ft486 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
36 min40.5486 ft0 ft
Data Accuracy
No Star Rating
Data Reliability
No Star Rating

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Sierra Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: San Geronimo, CA
  2. North Topo Map: Novato, CA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Petaluma Point, CA
  4. West Topo Map: Bolinas, CA
  5. Topo Map: San Rafael, CA
  6. East Topo Map: San Quentin, CA
  7. South Topo Map: Point Bonita, CA
  8. Southeast Topo Map: San Francisco North, CA

FAQ

What is the length of the Sierra Trail?
The length of the trail is 1.0 miles (1.6 km) or 2,263 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Sierra Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 25 minutes in one direction and in 36 minutes in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.