more stats
4,548 ft
Distance
259 ft
Climb
-380 ft
Descent
00:07:32
Avg time
-121 ft
Altitude change
815 ft
Altitude min
987 ft
Altitude max
987 ft
Altitude start
865 ft
Altitude end
-59.983%
Grade max
39.695%
Grade min
1,654 ft
Distance climb
2,701 ft
Distance down
194 ft
Distance flat
00:07:32
Avg time

B-17 Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Tamarancho
    Fairfax, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
    • 20 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #33314 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #62932 in E-Biking
    • #158432 in Trail Running
    • #152144 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #952 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #1,353 in E-Biking
    • #8,344 in Trail Running
    • #9,003 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Boy Scouts of America

A Fun fast flowy trail that is made from classic redwood dirt. Trail named after the b17 crash on whites hill during the cold war.

Tags
Flowy

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 7, 2026
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Avg: 4.15 (42 votes)
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      Directions to b17-trail trailhead (37.991020, -122.622450)

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      16:22 | 650 | Sep 18, 2018 , Fairfax

      Routes with this trail

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      Trail Products

      4.2 ★★★★★
      42 Ratings
      5 ★ 43%
      4 ★ 40%
      3 ★ 10%
      2 ★ 5%
      1 ★ 2%

      2 Reviews & Comments

      scubasteve123412
      B-17 is my favorite section of the Tamarancho Loop after Endor. Its nice and smooth for the most part thanks to the soft pine needles and nice and flowy.
      fastkitty
      Not much in the way of climbing but some 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. Note - this is my general comment for Tamarancho - it is one of the only single track trail system that makes me wish I did not have broad shoulders.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is B-17 Trail located?
      B-17 Trail is located in Tamarancho, Fairfax, California, United States. It is part of the Tamarancho trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.99102, -122.62245.
      ▼ How hard is B-17 Trail?
      B-17 Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for B-17 Trail?
      B-17 Trail has 259 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 380 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 815 ft to 987 ft.
      ▼ Is B-17 Trail a point to point trail?
      B-17 Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is B-17 Trail?
      B-17 Trail is 4,548 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on B-17 Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on B-17 Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride B-17 Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride B-17 Trail are:
      • May (111 activities)
      • April (109 activities)
      • June (105 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access B-17 Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to B-17 Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride B-17 Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride B-17 Trail. The trail is 4,548 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is B-17 Trail?
      B-17 Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 19,704 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 20,134 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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