Solstice

Solstice is a mountain biking route in California, about 1.6 miles from the town of Sleepy Hollow. It is a hard ride, an out-and-back that gains about 850 feet in elevation over a 2.4-mile round trip. The climb starts at a low point of about 337 feet and reaches a high of about 1,213 feet. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in San Rafael show May highs around 72°F and October highs around 75°F, with only a few wet days in each. That station sits well below the route, so temperatures on the climb run cooler. The 680 Trail and the Bay Area Ridge Trail both lie within a mile, and the Solstice Extension offers more mountain biking close by. For paddling, Nicasio Creek is about 4 miles away.