This ride starts in beautiful Fairfax, California, a town tucked in the redwoods with a bohemian vibe. The ride ascends southwestward, first to Alpine Dam and then ever upward to end at the crest of Bolinas Ridge.
The first climb (Pine Mountain Pass) is 3.4 miles long with an average gradient of 5.3%. The second climb (Alpine Dame to Ridgecrest) is 2.0 miles long with an average gradient of 7.7%.