Alpine Dam – Alpine Lake loop from Fairfax

Alpine Dam – Alpine Lake loop from Fairfax

Hard

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(9331)

9,332

riders

Alpine Dam – Alpine Lake loop from Fairfax

04:15

56.4km

960m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Loma Alta Open Space Preserve

White Hill Open Space Preserve

Samuel P. Taylor State Park

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

5.71 km

Loma Alta Open Space Preserve

Nature Reserve

6.70 km

White Hill — Old Railroad Grade upper trailhead, Loma Alta

Highlight • Trail

To avoid the traffic when riding up (or down) White Hill, the highest elevation along Sir Francis Drake Boulevard from Fairfax, the old railroad grade is a more gradual, mostly smooth gravel trail alternative.

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6.87 km

White Hill Summit on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard

Highlight • Summit

Highest point between Fairfax and San Geronimo, the saddle was originally cut for the train in the 19th century, later widened for the highway. Can be busy but has a wide bike lane.

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16.3 km

Marie Dhority Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Popular rock beach spot to cool off in the creek right next to the long wooden pedestrian trail bridge

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16.3 km

Cross Marin Trail 🌲 Samuel P Taylor State Park Campground to Southern Park exit 🌲

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Cross Marin Trail from Samuel P Taylor State Park Campground ( komoot.com/highlight/198026 ) to the Southern Park exit at Sir Francis Drake Blvd is a paved two lane bike trail …

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19.5 km

Redwood Grove Group Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

This large group picnic area is a lovely spot under a shady grove of towering redwoods that sits along Lagunitas Creek. There is piped drinking water and restrooms nearby, and …

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39.6 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 …

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43.6 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.

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44.3 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.

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47.1 km