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Alpine Lake – Alpine Dam loop from Point Reyes Station

Alpine Lake – Alpine Dam loop from Point Reyes Station

Hard

3.3

(9)

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Alpine Lake – Alpine Dam loop from Point Reyes Station

03:46

73.9km

1,140m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 13, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Samuel P. Taylor State Park

White Hill Open Space Preserve

Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary

Point Reyes National Seashore

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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144 m

Point Reyes Station

Highlight • Settlement

Black Mountain Bike Shop

Tip by

13.2 km

This trail, part of the Pacific Coast Bike Trail (PCB), is a fantastic, mostly paved two-lane bike route that follows Lagunitas Creek under towering redwood forests and runs parallel to Sir Francis Drake Boulevard on the other side of the valley. It continues south from the campground all the way to the southern exit of the Park.

Tip by

27.0 km

White Hill Summit on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard

Highlight • Summit

Highest point between Fairfax and San Geronimo, the saddle was originally cut for the train in the 19th century, later widened for the highway. Can be busy but has a wide bike lane.

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31.4 km

Fairfax

Highlight • Settlement

This town, nestled in the forested hills among unspoiled open space in Marin County, is a nice respite from the large nearby metropolis. It is a quirky, hip place with a small-town vibe filled with restaurants, music venues, and independent shops. Fairfax is home to many musicians who live here, and on any given night, you can find live music featuring local and national touring acts jamming in a relaxed, casual atmosphere. It has a very cycle-friendly culture, and be sure to take the time to visit the Museum of Bicycling while you are here!

Tip by

40.6 km

Mount Tamalpais Watershed

Nature Reserve

43.5 km

Alpine Lake

Highlight • Lake

This lake was formed by the building of Alpine Dam in 1917. It sits between Kent Lake and Bon Tempe Lake, and is popular for a variety of outdoor activities.

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44.1 km

Alpine Dam

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Constructed in 1917 this dam forms Alpine Lake, which sites between Kent and Bon Tempe Lakes. The road across the top of the dam make it a great place to ride on a loop around the lake.

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47.6 km

Fairfax—Bolinas Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Bolinas-Fairfax Road climbs steeply but without car traffic on a well paved road from Hwy 1 at sea level to about 500 m elevation at the top of the Bolinas Ridge where it intersects with W Ridgecrest Boulevard to the south, continuing to climb to the top of Mount Tamalpais.

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55.5 km

Bolinas Rd & Shoreline Highway Junction

Highlight • Trail

The sign pointing to the village and beach of Bolinas at this turnoff often gets stolen, as, according to rumors, they don't want to be discovered by tourists. The lush valley north of the lagoon essentially was formed by the San Andreas fault which the road follows to Point Reyes.

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73.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.9 km

35.1 km

2.75 km

190 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

67.8 km

6.02 km

102 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Alpine Lake – Alpine Dam loop from Point Reyes Station

Point Reyes Station

Cross Marin Trail

White Hill Summit on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard

Fairfax

Alpine Lake

Alpine Dam

Fairfax—Bolinas Road

Bolinas Rd & Shoreline Highway Junction

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