Big Rock Ridge
| Big Rock Ridge | |
|---|---|
Big Rock Ridge, as seen from the Northeast | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,887 ft (575 m) |
| Prominence | 1,287 ft (392 m) |
| Coordinates | 38°3′33″N 122°36′15″W / 38.05917°N 122.60417°W |
| Geography | |
| Location | Marin County, California, U.S. |
| Parent range | California Coast Ranges |
| Topo map | USGS Novato |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Big Rock Trail |
Big Rock Ridge is a ridge near Novato, California, and the 2nd tallest point in Marin County. The ridge is 5 miles long, and runs from the northwest to the east, dividing Novato's Ignacio Valley and San Rafael's Lucas Valley, and separating Novato from central and southern Marin County. Big Rock Ridge is named after the rock at the base of Big Rock Trail.