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Alpine Dam – Alpine Lake loop from Olema

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California

Marin County

Alpine Dam – Alpine Lake loop from Olema

Hard

3.0

(21)

riders

Alpine Dam – Alpine Lake loop from Olema

04:37

64.5km

1,200m

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: March 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

White Hill Open Space Preserve

Samuel P. Taylor State Park

Point Reyes National Seashore

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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26.5 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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27.2 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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30.0 km

Mount Tamalpais Watershed

Nature Reserve

33.1 km

Pine Mtn Ridge

Highlight • Climb

This ridge is the culmination of the first major climb segment coming from Fairfax. The road then drops to the west to cross Alpine dam, before it climbs the Bolinas ridge.

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39.1 km

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?

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52.4 km

Inkwells

Lake

55.9 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 …

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64.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.5 km

25.8 km

6.71 km

2.77 km

1.61 km

1.14 km

Surfaces

55.1 km

7.12 km

2.14 km

127 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (460 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

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