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Fairfax – Gestalt Haus loop from Fairfax

Fairfax – Gestalt Haus loop from Fairfax

Hard

3.4

(5)

riders

Fairfax – Gestalt Haus loop from Fairfax

01:43

18.6km

500m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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Loma Alta Open Space Preserve

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.04 km

Loma Alta literally translates to "high hill" and is the highest point in the Loma Alta Open Space Preserve. A few different dirt roads and trails lead to the bald summit that looks over the surrounding hillsides.

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8.85 km

680 Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The 680 Trail in Marin County has access points at the end of Manuel T. Freitas Parkway via the Mission Pass Bike Path and Fawn Drive. The terrain is fun, rolling trails.

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16.2 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 …

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16.7 km

Gestalt Haus

Highlight • Restaurant

Gestalt Haus is a great get together for cyclists. The restaurant has an indoor bicycle garage, european craft beers and great sausages. What else can you wish for after an awesome mountain bike loop?

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16.9 km

Marin Museum of Bicycling

Highlight • Monument

Premier bicycle history museum and cultural center in Fairfax, displaying key examples from the 19th century Golden Age of Cycling, home to the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame, showcasing the …

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17.0 km

Splitrock Tap & Wheel

Highlight • Cafe

Splitrock Tap & Wheel was built by diehard mountain bike riders for the community that we love; staffed and run by experienced, professional, approachable people who ride like you do, …

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17.3 km

Santa Rita and Fairfax Library

Highlight • Religious Site

Whitewashed mission-style catholic church, across the street from the modern Fairfax library, with free public WiFi even when closed. This can be helpful as mobile signal further to the coast can get spotty.

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18.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.16 km

4.08 km

3.28 km

2.18 km

540 m

377 m

Surfaces

11.4 km

6.12 km

988 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Saturday 23 May

18°C

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Fairfax – Gestalt Haus loop from Fairfax

Glen Fire Rd Trailhead 🌳

Loma Alta Summit

680 Trail

Fairfax

Gestalt Haus

Marin Museum of Bicycling

Splitrock Tap & Wheel

Santa Rita and Fairfax Library

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