7-Eleven

The 7-Eleven mountain biking route is a short, out-and-back ride of about 1.4 miles with a one-way elevation gain of 263 feet. The climb starts at a low point of 77 feet and reaches a high of 339 feet, and it is rated hard. It sits in California, about a mile from the town of Santa Venetia, and makes a compact stop for riders in the area. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in San Rafael show May highs around 72°F and October highs around 75°F, with July and August peaking near 81°F. Winter brings more wet days, about 11 to 12 a month from December through February, though snow is not part of that picture. Several other rides lie within half a mile, including the Peace Trail and Bay View Trail for mountain bikers, and the Corkscrew Trail for hikers. Farther out, the Mount Tamalpais climbing area is about 6.6 miles away.