San Rafael-where to run?

[runlinds]

I am moving to San Rafael from Phoenix in a week and am in the middle of training for a 50mile. I have never been there and have no idea where to run! Any ideas would be of help, but the shorter distance to drive to/from the route the better, and the longer the route the better.

Thanks for any help!

[katemojo]

Mt Diablo! Go to Mitchell Canyon and park there- nice run to the top of Diablo! Bring water- warm!

[willgotthardt]

Mt Diablo???

Upon settling in San Rafael, you'll be less than a 20min drive to the Marin Headlands (Mt Tam, Miwok, Dipsea, Pirate's Cove, Rodeo Beach, Muir Beach, Stinson Beach, Pan Toll, Bolinas Ridge, etc)

Tennessee Valley trailhead (one of several options):

maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=San+Rafael,+CA&daddr=37.860624,-122.536011&geocode=FR9uQwId8VKy-Ckvegk2Z5eFgDFUJuLmIE0Bvg%3B&hl=en&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=15&sll=37.870178,-122.534723&sspn=0.02368,0.035105&ie=UTF8&ll=37.921993,-122.522621&spn=0.189309,0.280838&z=12

[katemojo]

BIG oops- I knew someone would jump right on it-I always get San ramon and San Rafael mixed up and San Ramon is right by Diablo. OF COURSE Mt Tam and Headlands- the best!!!

[2rocky]

Check Out Bay Area Hiker www.bahiker.com/trails.html

For a quick lil run China Camp State park is quick and easy.
www.fleetfeetsantarosa.com/Routes//china_8mi.htm

Marin Headlands
Dipsea
www.fleetfeetsantarosa.com/Routes/mt_tam_dipsea.htm
Up to Cardiac and back
www.fleetfeetsantarosa.com/Routes/mt_tam_9mi+.htm

Marin Headlands loop
www.fleetfeetsantarosa.com/Routes/marin_11mi.htm