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Alpine Lake – Alpine Dam loop from San Anselmo

Alpine Lake – Alpine Dam loop from San Anselmo

Moderate

3.2

(10)

riders

Alpine Lake – Alpine Dam loop from San Anselmo

02:06

37.8km

810m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: March 3, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.86 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!

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2.08 km

Marin Museum of Bicycling

Highlight • Monument

Premier bicycle history museum and cultural center in Fairfax, displaying key examples from the 19th century Golden Age of Cycling, home to the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame, showcasing the birth and evolution of the mountain bike, and features many more bicycles: road, track, racing, touring and everyday transportation; extraordinary bikes dating from 1868 onward. Moved the Hall of Fame from Created Butte, CO, to Fairfax. Now, the bikes, biographies, photos and Fame are on display.
1966 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax, CA 94930
$10
Open: THURSDAY—SUNDAY 11am-5pm
Closed: Mondays—Wednesdays
Closed: - Thanksgiving Day
- 24 & 25 December, January 1-16
mmbhof.org

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2.22 km

Splitrock Tap & Wheel

Highlight • Cafe

Splitrock Tap & Wheel was built by diehard mountain bike riders for the community that we love; staffed and run by experienced, professional, approachable people who ride like you do, and understand the unique needs of riders that ride here in Northern California. Our store features the best performing bikes and eBikes in the world from Specialized and Transition and a full range of parts and accessories to support the most demanding riders on their daily rides. The Splitrock service department is a team of 6 experienced mechanics whose combined time in front of the bench spans decades.

Our café space has evolved into a community gathering place, serving delicious pizzas, sandwiches, and salads alongside an every changing list of California’s best, freshest micro-brews. With 15 taps, heated inside and outside gathering spaces and mud/dirt resistant seating, Splitrock is the perfect spot to start and finish your ride, and find everything you need to get and keep your bike working day after day.

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2.46 km

Coffee Roastery

Highlight • Cafe

Great place to stop for coffee and snacks. Their bagel sandwiches are really good!

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11.6 km

Mount Tamalpais Watershed

Nature Reserve

14.5 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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18.5 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.

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23.1 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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37.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.1 km

2.50 km

969 m

152 m

Surfaces

37.7 km

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

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Alpine Lake – Alpine Dam loop from San Anselmo

Fairfax

Marin Museum of Bicycling

Splitrock Tap & Wheel

Coffee Roastery

Alpine Lake

Fairfax—Bolinas Road

Alpine Dam

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