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Alpine Lake – Alpine Dam loop from Fairfax

Alpine Lake – Alpine Dam loop from Fairfax

Hard

2.9

(9)

riders

Alpine Lake – Alpine Dam loop from Fairfax

03:40

62.9km

1,480m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Mount Tamalpais State Park

Stinson Beach (GGNRA)

Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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159 m

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

9.40 km

Mount Tamalpais Watershed

Nature Reserve

12.3 km

Alpine Lake

Highlight • Lake

This lake was formed by the building of Alpine Dam in 1917. It sits between Kent Lake and Bon Tempe Lake, and is popular for a variety of outdoor activities.

Tip by

25.4 km

Pantoll Ranger Station & Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

The Pantoll Campground is a First-come/first-serve site in Mt. Tamalpais State Park. Each site has a barbeque grill, a fire ring, and a picnic table. You need to pay for the site at the Ranger Station as you enter the park.

Tip by

31.6 km

Stinson Beach (GGNRA)

Nature Reserve

32.0 km

Stinson Beach entrance – Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Highlight • Beach

Bikers can roll in here for free to enjoy the lifeguarded section of the beach and amenities.

Tip by

32.5 km

Shoreline Highway 1

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Maybe the flattest and fastest gently winding section of California Coastal Highway 1, but with these views across the laguna it may be hard not to stop or slow down to take in the beauty.

Tip by

46.0 km

Fairfax—Bolinas Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Bolinas-Fairfax Road climbs steeply but without car traffic on a well paved road from Hwy 1 at sea level to about 500 m elevation at the top of the Bolinas Ridge where it intersects with W Ridgecrest Boulevard to the south, continuing to climb to the top of Mount Tamalpais.

Tip by

50.0 km

Alpine Dam

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Constructed in 1917 this dam forms Alpine Lake, which sites between Kent and Bon Tempe Lakes. The road across the top of the dam make it a great place to ride on a loop around the lake.

Tip by

62.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.1 km

7.55 km

296 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

60.2 km

2.66 km

108 m

Elevation

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Highest point (620 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 3 September

18°C

13°C

48 %

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Alpine Lake – Alpine Dam loop from Fairfax

Fairfax

Alpine Lake

Pantoll Ranger Station & Campground

Stinson Beach entrance – Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Shoreline Highway 1

Fairfax—Bolinas Road

Alpine Dam

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