Cascade Canyon Preserve

Marin County, California · Open Space Preserve

A 504-acre Marin County open space preserve above Fairfax featuring lush broadleaf forests, year-round creeks, and a scenic 20-foot waterfall. Popular for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding, with habitat for threatened species like the California red-legged frog.

Top trails

• Cascade Falls via High Water Trail — 1.5 mi out & back
• Cascade Falls via Canyon Road Trail — 1.7 mi out & back
• Cascade Fire Road to White Hill Road Loop — 8.0 mi loop
• White Hill, Blue Ridge and Split Rock Loop — 5.6 mi loop
• Cascade Peak, Burnt Tree and Pam's Blue Ridge Trail — 5.2 mi

Visiting

Fees — General Admission: $0.

Parking: Limited street parking is available along Cascade Drive (primary trailhead); an alternate trailhead at the end of Canyon Road provides additional parking when the primary area is full. Parking can be difficult on busy weekends and holidays.. Dogs allowed on leash. Phone: 415-473-6387.

Coordinates: 37.9781, -122.6139. Official website.

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