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4,548 ft
Distance
259 ft
Climb
-380 ft
Descent
00:07:20
Avg time
-121 ft
Altitude change
815 ft
Altitude min
987 ft
Altitude max
987 ft
Altitude start
865 ft
Altitude end
-59.983%
Grade max
39.695%
Grade min
1,654 ft
Distance climb
2,701 ft
Distance down
194 ft
Distance flat
00:07:20
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B-17 Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Tamarancho
    Fairfax, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #30858 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #33025 in E-Biking
    • #82984 in Trail Running
    • #82096 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Boy Scouts of America

A Fun fast flowy trail that is made from classic redwood dirt. Trail named after the b17 crash on whites hill during the cold war.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 14 miles average
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  • 14 miles avg distance
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        Directions to b17-trail trailhead (37.991020, -122.622450)

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        youtuber Marinduro 2026! - Stage 3: B-17 & Broken Dam
        27:03 | 31 | May 10, 2026 , Fairfax
        Camp Tamarancho Loop, Fairfax, California
        6:00 | 217 | May 30, 2024 , Fairfax
        youtuber Tamarancho Trails - B-17
        13:27 | 383 | Apr 19, 2024 , Fairfax
        Camp Tamarancho Loop
        3:46 | 597 | Dec 6, 2020 , Fairfax

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        Frequently Asked Questions About B-17 Trail

        Where is B-17 Trail located?
        B-17 Trail is located in Tamarancho, Fairfax, California, United States. It is part of the Tamarancho trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.99102, -122.62245.
        How hard is B-17 Trail?
        B-17 Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for B-17 Trail?
        B-17 Trail has 259 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 380 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 815 ft to 987 ft.
        Is B-17 Trail a point to point trail?
        B-17 Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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