Liberty Gulch Opening Day – Celebrate with MCBC!

After more than a decade of tireless advocacy, it’s finally happening—the Liberty Gulch Trail is officially open!

This brand-new connection offers a safer, scenic alternative to Bolinas-Fairfax Road, guiding riders along the beautiful edge of Alpine Lake. It’s a big win for trail access, safety, and off-road joy!

Details

Distance: Ride it anytime starting May 1, then raise a glass with us to celebrate this long-awaited milestone.
Post-Ride Celebration: The Lodge 1573 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax, CA 94930
Date and Time: May 1, 2025, starting at 4 PM. There will be drink specials from 4 – 6 PM.

🎉 Good vibes, trail talk, and a toast to what we can accomplish together!

Since 2011, MCBC has championed access to Azalea Hill above the Meadow Club Golf Course. The goal was to help create a safer route for mountain bikers by moving them off the dangerous Bolinas-Fairfax Road onto a new Pine Mountain trail connector along Alpine Lake’s edge.

Liberty Gulch Trail

Azalea Hill is one of three priority gaps in a car-free route from the Golden Gate to Point Reyes. As part of our 3 Gaps Initiative, MCBC has dedicated years to uniting diverse stakeholders in the process. We have helped develop comprehensive plans and secure essential resources to make this project a reality.

Azalea Hill offers breathtaking views of Mt. Tam and the surrounding lakes. It also supports numerous rare and native plant species in a relatively pristine ecosystem. The hillside features abundant Serpentinite (California’s state rock), creating unique serpentine barrens that host specialized plant communities, including jewel flowers, rosinweed (Calycadenia multiglandulosa), navarretias, lomatiums, and buckwheats, many of which are rare or locally significant. We have always believed that the goals of preserving these important ecosystems and creating a safer route for cyclists are compatible, and both can be achieved.

We can’t wait to celebrate Liberty Gulch Opening Day with you on May 1st!