Bon Tempe Lake Loop is a 4.1 mile loop trail located near Fairfax, California that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Bon Tempe Lake provides a wide variety of activities. The north side offers an open area, while the other sides offers trails that travel through wooded areas. The dam has a great view of both Bon Tempe Lake and Alpine lake as well as the surrounding mountains including Mt. Tam.
April 20, 2021LOVED the hike around the lake! Half of trial is open with trail close to water and the other half is inside the shaded trees. Really beautiful.
April 17, 2021Nice little hike, clear trail paths but not many posts to guide. Overall pretty and if you start early you’ll get one side of the lake in the shade and the other when the sun is out. Easy enough for kids! From start to finish it was about 5 miles.
April 12, 2021Trail was super easy and very beautiful. One half of the trail is shaded and the other is exposed to sun. Super important to pay those $8 or you’ll get a ticket.
April 4, 2021Easy trail with great views around the lake. We parked at Bon Tempe lot vs lagunitas which has picnic tables. Over 5 mile loop so can be deceiving. $8 for parking. Will come back for sure!
March 28, 2021Nice flat stroll around a beautiful lake. Saw a cool osprey nest on the south side. Lots of wildflowers!
March 14, 2021It’s perfect for running
March 13, 2021March 10, 2021Cold but quiet and beautiful
March 9, 2021beautiful lake very green landscape not too muddy
February 27, 2021February 27, 2021February 22, 2021Beautiful! Definitely recommend going earlier in the morning because it gets popular.
February 20, 2021February 17, 2021February 14, 2021easy stroll around the lake. different life on each side
January 23, 2021January 18, 2021Very calm and peaceful views, parking fee of $8. Easy hike with lots of people fishing
January 16, 2021January 16, 2021An easy hike around the lake. Quiet and reflective moments. When I went it wasn’t too crowded. Dog on leashes, and kid friendly.
January 9, 2021Heavily trafficked trail with lots of fishing opportunities and still plenty of space to spread out along the shore of the lake. Very easy with little elevation gain. One side is sunny and the other is shady. Enjoyable by all accounts if you're after a casual but moderately lengthy stroll.
January 9, 2021January 1, 2021January 1, 2021We went for a hike on New Year Day. it is an ideal easy hike for an afternoon which is kids friendly. My 7 year old daughter enjoyed it thoroughly. The first half of the hike is shaded and is filled with beautiful moss covered trees. After half way, the hike leads to open path with beautiful views of the lake. We watched, what we believe to be an osprey, catch a fish from the lake and fly away. We took 3 hours to cover the loop of 4.5 miles, but that was because we stopped at many spots for my kid to relax and play. I will definitely visit again.
January 1, 2021
