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Bolinas Ridge

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 3.8 (29)
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  4. Marin County
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“Some short, steep climbs are rewarded with long flowy doubletrack, great riding for a cross bike. ”

Dave Reed
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11.4

Miles

18.4

KM
Doubletrack

1,646' 502 m

High

362' 110 m

Low

1,522' 464 m

Up

363' 111 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

12%

Max Grade (7°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Description

Starting from the north on Sir Francis Drake, you'll see an obvious parking pullout with a cattle trap that you'll have to huff your bike up and over. Start with a mellow climb that winds up and onto the ridge. Keep on following this as it varies between single and doubletrack.

You'll encounter a fork where Jewell trail breaks off to your left (and heads back down to Sir Francis Drake), stay right and keep climbing. You'll hit a few more cattle gates before seeing Randall Trail that branches off to the right. The main trail enters the trees and becomes soft and flowy, although you may encounter some branches or downed logs.

Within a few miles you'll see the McCurdy trail that also branches off to the right, continue straight and you'll come to the end at Ridgecrest Boulevard.

Contacts

Land Manager: National Park Service - Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Shared By:

Dave Reed with improvements by Brandon R
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Trail Ratings

  3.8 from 29 votes

#2

in Marin County

#1128

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  3.8 from 29 votes
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Trail Rankings

#2

in Marin County

#96

in California

#1,128

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Alphawanderlust.com -Ride into the sunset- Bolinas Ridge
Jun 5, 2018 near Lagunit…, CA
Alphawanderlust.com | Overlooking Stinson Beach | Bolinas Ridge
Jun 5, 2018 near Bolinas, CA
Bo Ridge in Spring.
May 14, 2016 near Lagunit…, CA
Bolinas Ridge
Apr 11, 2013 near Bolinas, CA
Descending old doubletrack/cow trail with Tomales Bay in the background
May 14, 2016 near Lagunit…, CA
The hills are alive... Yep, Bo Ridge in spring really looks like a scene from the Sound of Music.
May 14, 2016 near Lagunit…, CA

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Apr 21, 2024
Mike PIle
great trail except for 4-5 miles of N. section. cow tracks. but elevation and vistas are great 22.5mi — 2h 18m
Mar 8, 2024
Mark Loftin
Very muddy in spots! But nice scenery in two distinct settings - rolling hills with outcroppings and redwoods
Sep 2, 2023
Spike Spiker
Most of this trail is amazing and so much fun. Redwoods holding a lot of water still. Bottom section near Jewel is super beaten up, bad on gravel bike
Jun 26, 2022
BenRK
Exposed and bumpy for most of the ride. Minimal turns. Redwood section near the end was fun 19.9mi — 2h 33m
Apr 24, 2022
Andrea Sacchetti
Jun 20, 2021
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Jun 10, 2021
Joan Marshall
First five miles a real grunt from Olema side of the trail. We had to lift our mtbs up and over a barb wire fence. 16mi — 3h 30m
May 29, 2021
Kieran Jones
4.6mi

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