Mountain Bike

18.7 miles

Distance

2,965 ft

Climb

-2,964 ft

Descent

1,439 ft

High Point

Solstice Trail features very technical, steep, and loose sections of trail. Do not attempt this trail without being very comfortable on Camp Tamarancho.

Begin the Tamarancho loop via Alchemists Trail then take Dead Heifer Fire Road at the bottom of the Endor Flow trail out to Porcupine and White Hill. Then cross the roadway and take Old Railroad Grade up and around till 680 singletrack. Once on 680 veer down right onto Solstice Singletrack taking you into sleepy hollow for the return.

Detailed Description

Camp Tamarancho to Solstice is a 19 mile popular intermediate route located near San Anselmo California. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 11 trails. This route climbs 2,965 ft with a max elevation of 1,439 ft then descends -2,964 ft.

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Marin County Bicycle Coalition (www.marinbike.org)

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Trails in Route

	Alchemist Trail				2,431 ft
	Serpentine Trail				4,114 ft
	Wagon Wheel Trail				1 mile
	B-17 Trail				4,308 ft
	B-17 Extension				1,211 ft
	Endor (Flow Trail)				2,470 ft
	Dead Heifer Road				1,217 ft
	Porcupine Trail				2,123 ft
	White Hill Trail				4,160 ft
	Old White Hill Grade				2 miles

Details

Riding area

San Anselmo
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Other Activities
- E-Bike
Difficulty rating

Blue
Route Type

Loop
eBike Allowed

Yes
Bike type

AM
Direction

One Direction
Physical rating

Hard

More Stats for Camp Tamarancho to Solstice mountain bike route

Altitude min

97 ft
Altitude start

113 ft
Altitude end

115 ft
Grade max

-91.1%
Grade min

67.8%
Distance climb

8 miles
Distance down

10 miles
Distance flat

5,056 ft

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status	trail	date	condition	description
	Solstice	Sep 5, 2024 @ 5:37pm 2 days
	B-17 Extension	Sep 1, 2024 @ 1:56pm Sep 1, 2024
	Endor (Flow Trail)	Sep 1, 2024 @ 1:56pm Sep 1, 2024
	Wagon Wheel Trail	Sep 1, 2024 @ 1:56pm Sep 1, 2024
	Alchemist Trail	Sep 1, 2024 @ 1:56pm Sep 1, 2024