Mt. Biking in Marin on Tamarancho Trail

June 10th, 2010 By Stephen Pringle

If you love nature and mountain biking then try riding Tamarancho (Boy Scout Camp) in Fairfax. Being one of the few legal single tracks in Marin, it stands out as one of the best of our rides. The 9+ mile loop takes you through areas of dense trees, sprawling meadows and streams, through large boulders and a few intense rocky areas, through shaded redwoods and sun blasted moonscape terrain. What a blast! It’s best to ride it clockwise for an easier ride.

You can buy a season pass for $45 per year or a $5 daily pass at Sunshine bikes in Fairfax. The best place to meet and park is at the Java Hut parking lot in Fairfax across from Sunshine bikes and Iron Springs Brewery (try the J.C. Flyer IPA). Head up through town going west to Iron Springs Road and you will find your entrance on your left about ¾ of the way up. And after your ride head to Gestalt Haus on Bolinas Rd. for a sausage and a beer. You can park your bike inside the bar and stare at your now dirty bike while drinking a beer. What a life!