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1.3 miles
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-875 ft
Descent
00:16:17
Avg time
-866 ft
Altitude change
339 ft
Altitude min
1,211 ft
Altitude max
1,211 ft
Altitude start
344 ft
Altitude end
-12.4%
Grade
-88.4%
Grade max
6.5%
Grade min
574 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
315 ft
Distance flat
00:16:17
Avg time

Solstice Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    San Domenico
    Fairfax, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 20 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #58881 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #69145 in E-Biking
    • #72523 in Trail Running
    • #114782 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Face, Skinny
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    San Domenico

One of the few technical and legal singletrack trails in Marin. Please ride respectfully and DO NOT ENTER THE SCHOOL AREA. There are two exits that go around the school and are permitted. DO NOT RIDE THE BLACKTOP THROUGH THE SCHOOL. Doing so will hurt public access. The good news is that you have to ride the singletrack The right is the original and shorter route out. To the left is the new Equinox trail and adds another mile of fun singletrack. Go that way!

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 58 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 452 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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Solstice Trail Reports

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Jun 14, 2026 @ 1:35pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 14, 2026
Apr 6, 2026 @ 3:24pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 6, 2026
Trail running good. There has been some rattlesnakes hanging out in the last steep chunky section. Beware
Mar 1, 2026 @ 11:25am (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 1, 2026
Jul 22, 2025 @ 5:33pm
Jul 22, 2025
Super dry and dusty.
Jul 13, 2025 @ 10:49am
Jul 13, 2025
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on Jun 14, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.42 (14 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to solstice-24014 trailhead (38.024090, -122.608110)

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      5 Reviews & Comments

      haji1974
      To me this is much easier and less intimidating than the Mile. More of a dark blue. There are a few tricky parts but they aren’t especially intense just a small drop up top and two steep chunky bits. Scariest part is all the loose rocks on the last hard part. Like a mini hitler plus gravel
      justridingalong1
      Great trail, one of the best sustained DH trails in the Bay Area in my opinion. Difficulty wise, I'd say it's a solid single black. As windsurfsf mentioned, there's a few shortish tricky parts, but everything in between is easily rideable by an intermediate rider. The trickiest part has a well marked ride around as mentioned, and I'd say it's on par with the chunky bits of Hitler or Cavity at China Camp and maybe a touch easier than the waterfall on Mile in Pacifica (although much shorter)
      windsurfsf windsurfsf
      Surprised there is not more love or hate for this trail in the comments. I rode it on an enduro bike and loved it, friends on trails bikes not so much. There are three tech sections, the first short section at the start to set the tone, the second is mid trail and there is a fork with a black and blue sign, the black is about 30 yards of big rock drops - choose your line carefully, the third is a bit shorter but is the one I put a butt cheek down on. Rest of the trail is a mix of rocky and some flow, but this trail fully deserves the black rating, it's the hardest trail I've ridden in Marin, almost to Pacifica levels. All hard sections are walkable, give it a roll!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Solstice located?
      Solstice is located in San Domenico, Fairfax, California, United States. It is part of the San Domenico trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.02409, -122.60811.
      How hard is Solstice?
      Solstice is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 12.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      What is the elevation gain for Solstice?
      Solstice has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 875 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 339 ft to 1,211 ft.
      Is Solstice a point to point trail?
      Solstice is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      How long is Solstice?
      Solstice is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Solstice?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Solstice. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      How do I access Solstice? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Solstice are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Solstice?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Solstice. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is Solstice?
      Solstice is a very popular trail. There have been 6,912 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,587 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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