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5.6 miles
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-2,034 ft
Descent
00:28:42
Avg time
-2,031 ft
Altitude change
209 ft
Altitude min
2,240 ft
Altitude max
2,240 ft
Altitude start
210 ft
Altitude end
-6.8%
Grade
-33.2%
Grade max
6.4%
Grade min
305 ft
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
525 ft
Distance flat
00:28:42
Avg time
Eldridge Grade Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMarin Municipal Water District
Fairfax, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyGreen (2 votes)
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 50 in Trail Running
- 20 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeDirt/Gravel Road
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerMarin Municipal Water District
One of the quintessential climbs up Mt. Tam. This key trail accesses the summit from the north end. Its 11.5 mile climb (both ways) is grueling, but it leads to a fantastic view of the north bay region from the top of the mountain that is the very home of mountain biking.
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Many hikers, please ride with care and consideration.
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aMTB Blue Rating: Intermediate features and steeper terrain.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 30 miles average
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- 36 rides
- 23 miles avg distance
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- 179 rides
- Last: Jun 24, 2026
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Directions to eldridge-grade trailhead
(37.928560, -122.583670)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eldridge Grade
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Where is Eldridge Grade located?
Eldridge Grade is located in Marin Municipal Water District, Fairfax, California, United States. It is part of the Marin Municipal Water District trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.92856, -122.58367.
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What is the elevation gain for Eldridge Grade?
Eldridge Grade has 2 m of elevation gain. The trail has 620 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 64 m to 683 m.
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Is Eldridge Grade a point to point trail?
Eldridge Grade is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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How long is Eldridge Grade?
Eldridge Grade is 9.0 km long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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