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3,099 ft
Distance
285 ft
Climb
-19 ft
Descent
00:09:47
Avg time
266 ft
Altitude change
433 ft
Altitude min
700 ft
Altitude max
433 ft
Altitude start
700 ft
Altitude end
8.593%
Grade
-21.987%
Grade max
50.265%
Grade min
2,171 ft
Distance climb
302 ft
Distance down
158 ft
Distance flat
00:09:47
Avg time
Alchemist Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaTamarancho
Fairfax, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (3 votes)
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Local Popularity
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State Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerBoy Scouts of America
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Alchemist Trail is a highly rated 3,099 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Fairfax California. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 285 ft blue climb. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 15 rides
- 12 miles average
6 Months
- 352 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
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- 2,422 rides
- Last: Nov 12, 2026
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Directions to alchemist-trail trailhead
(37.994270, -122.608040)
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Sep 25, 2021 , Fairfax
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Oct 6, 2020 , Fairfax
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fastkitty
Not much in the way of climbing but lots of roots to clear on the way up and some narrow switch backs - at some parts trail is narrow with some exposure. Also, some areas have trees tight on both sides of the trail that you need to be mindful of while also clearing the roots.
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