Phoenix Lake–Worn Spring Road Loop, 4 sights
4.5 mi · ▲ 961 ft · 1 hr 59 min
Phoenix Lake–Worn Spring Road Loop, 4 sights is a 4.5-mile loop in Mount Tamalpais Watershed near Fairfax, CA. The route reaches Phoenix Lake. It climbs 961 ft, with sections as steep as 20% grade. It scores 60/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Phoenix Lake–Worn Spring Road Loop, 4 sights
4.5 mi · ▲ 961 ft · 1 hr 59 min
Elevation 197–1,126 ft
Loop · Mount Tamalpais Watershed
Trailhead: Worn Springs Fire Road · 37.97152, -122.58135
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:57 AM · sunset 7:12 PM
- Start on Yolanda Trail, heading S.
- 2.2 miPass Phoenix Lake.
- 50 ftTurn left onto Shaver Grade Road, heading SE.
- 0.3 miBear left onto Worn Spring Road, heading NW.
- 1.7 miTurn right, heading SW.
- 50 ftSharp left onto Worn Springs Fire Road, heading SW.
- 0.4 miThe loop closes back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.6 mi in (~24 min). Leave by 6:28 PM for the 7:12 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
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