If you have a 2016 Annual Pass or 2015-16 GOLD Pass, they will expire on December 31, 2016. (Please recycle/reuse as a luggage tag.)

 

The new 2017 ANNUAL Pass is valid for unlimited riding until December 31, 2017. The regular cost is $45 for the Individual Pass and $60 for a Family Pass (2 adults living in the same household and up to 2 youth).

 

The 2017-18 GOLD Pass is valid until December 31, 2018. The regular cost for a GOLD Pass is $85 for the Individual Pass and $115 for the Family Pass (2 adults living in the same household and up to 2 youth).

 

 

To purchase a pass online, with a credit card, visit the Tamarancho Biking page.
 

If you wish to pay by check or cash or just not online, print out an application: Tamarancho Application.

 

Notes about the 2017 / 2018 passes:

 Also, you can purchase a day pass at the following bike stores:

 

Fairfax Cyclery and Sunshine Bikes (Fairfax)

Acme Bikes (San Rafael)

The loop trails at Tamarancho were constructed over a 6 year period, from 1995 to 2001, by hundreds of local volunteer cyclists. The work was supervised by Jim Jacobsen, who was president of Bicycle Trails Council, which paid for materials.

 

 

I wanted to take this opportunity to give you a further update on the Caballo Rojo Trail project. As you know, Caballo Rojo is a new planned downhill-only flow trail that riders will use to exit the camp. The 1 mile (approximate distance) trail will connect Goldman Trail to lower Iron Springs Road. When this trail is open, Alchemist Trail will become a one-way, uphill-only trail, and downhill bicyclists will be on Iron Springs for a much shorter distance. This new trail will not only add a new fun section of trail but will also be important to improve the safety of riders and vehicles on Iron Springs. It will also reduce bike traffic on Alchemist, which is the most heavily used trail at the camp.

 

While over half completed, construction on the new trail has been on hold for over a year as we deal with extensive environmental review by county, state, and federal agencies of this new trail as well as a review of the overall Tamarancho loop, including already-constructed trails. We do believe we will be able to reactivate trail construction in the mid-2017, contingent on permitting, the environmental review process, and, of course, funding.

 

It is important to note that while Tamarancho has always been recognized for environmentally conscious trail-building practices, for the long-term protection of our property use, governmental agencies are recommending third party review through CEQA. This comprehensive review of our trail system comes at a high cost, which has eclipsed our original construction estimates and the estimates that we originally communicated during the course of the last eighteen months with our FOT members. It is now believed the total cost for the project--including comprehensive environmental review--will cost the Marin Council over $200,000. Over $125,000 has already been spent on this permitting process to date.

 

We are turning to you--our friends and supporters--to seek donations to help underwrite these costs. All donations directed to support the trails will be restricted to that purpose only, and, of course, these donations are tax deductible. In addition, we have received a significant promise of support from a local trust that would like to match donations from Friends of Tamarancho riders and Camp Tamarancho supporters to help maximize every gift no matter the amount.

 

To make a donation, click this link. You can save us the credit card fees and pay with a check by downloading a donation form to send in with your check.

The BTC East Bay will be having a Gala Ride on Sat December 10 at 9:15 a.m. at Pleasanton Ridge. On Thursday December 15, the annual holiday Pparty will be held at Sports Basement.

If you want more info about Bicycle Trails Council of the East Bay and all their activities, check out their web site by clicking this link. 

Tamarancho Trail Use During the Winter

 

The Tamarancho Trail System, with the exception of the Flow Trail, does not close due to weather, but we are asking your cooperation regarding riding during and immediately after rain storms. When the trails are wet they are most susceptible to damage by bikes.

 

Tamarancho Loop Trails
During rain storms, and for a couple of days after, we encourage riders to explore the fire roads of Mt. Tam (which drains very well) and trails in China Camp State Park, and let the Tamarancho trails have time to drain.  

 

Endor Flow Trail
The Flow Trail is closed during rain storms and for 3 days following a heavy rain. For more information about the Tamarancho Endor Flow Trail, and closure due to rain, go to the Facebook Flow Trail Page.