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Fairfax – Bolinas Ridge Trail loop from San Rafael Downtown

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Fairfax – Bolinas Ridge Trail loop from San Rafael Downtown

Hard

3.4

(30)

riders

Fairfax – Bolinas Ridge Trail loop from San Rafael Downtown

05:56

75.0km

1,210m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Samuel P. Taylor State Park

White Hill Open Space Preserve

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

6.45 km

Fairfax

Highlight • Settlement

This town, nestled in the forested hills among unspoiled open space in Marin County, is a nice respite from the large nearby metropolis. It is a quirky, hip place with a small-town vibe filled with restaurants, music venues, and independent shops. Fairfax is home to many musicians who live here, and on any given night, you can find live music featuring local and national touring acts jamming in a relaxed, casual atmosphere. It has a very cycle-friendly culture, and be sure to take the time to visit the Museum of Bicycling while you are here!

Tip by

13.6 km

Pine Mountain Fire Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Pine Mountain Fire Road is the continuation of San Geronimo Ridge Fire Road which begins at Peter’s Dam (at the Shafter bridge crossing on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard at the South end of Samuel P Taylor State Park. It continues as Pine Mountain Road to Azalea Hill on the Bolinas-Fairfax Road, making it among the most scenic (and longest) fire roads in Marin. It runs along a ridge with spectacular views to the Pacific in the west and the Bay to the east, high above Fairfax.

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27.7 km

Bolinas Ridge Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Bolinas Ridge Trail is the northern continuation of West Ridgecrest Blvd where it ends at Fairfax-Bolinas Rd. It is hands down the best car-free connection from Mount Tamalpais, Stinson Beach, Marin Headlands or anywhere further south to Point Reyes or further north. It is a moderately descending single track or occasionally a forest road that passes through dense pine and redwoods, and towards the north increasingly open meadows with stellar views of the Pacific shoreline to the west, the Bay to the east, and finally Tomales Bay in the north.
It continues to Sir Francis Drake Boulevard near Olema/Point Reyes, but to avoid all cars hang a right about half a mile before the end on Jewell Trail to drop directly onto the Cross Marin Trail into Samuel P Taylor State Park which loops back to other off-road trails.

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51.5 km

Samuel P Taylor State Park Hike/Bike Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

The hiker/biker campground in Samuel P Taylor State Park under beautiful redwoods (the tallest trees in the world) is a convenient base which is always available without reservation for hikers/bikers throughout the year even if the campgrounds are booked out by car drivers months in advance. Coin-operated hot showers (50 cent for 5 minutes, but often the hot water is on free of charge so try it first).
It is located right off the bike/hike-only, paved Cross Marin Trail komoot.de/highlight/198015
Detailed Park info at: parks.ca.gov/?page_id=469

Tip by

55.1 km

Inkwells

Lake

68.5 km

Gestalt Haus

Highlight • Restaurant

Gestalt Haus is a great get together for cyclists. The restaurant has an indoor bicycle garage, european craft beers and great sausages. What else can you wish for after an awesome mountain bike loop?

Tip by

75.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.8 km

16.5 km

9.84 km

8.46 km

4.39 km

2.98 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.8 km

31.8 km

5.29 km

1.74 km

398 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (490 m)

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Weather

Today

Sunday 12 July

31°C

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9 %

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Fairfax – Bolinas Ridge Trail loop from San Rafael Downtown

Fairfax

Pine Mountain Fire Road

Bolinas Ridge Trail

Samuel P Taylor State Park Hike/Bike Campground

Gestalt Haus

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