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13-532: Repack may refer to: RePack , an informal 1970s race series in mountain biking on Mount Tamalpais RePack , a packaging service Repacking, part of the process of spectrum reallocation in the United States Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Repack . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change

26-1012: A growing role to improve access for mountain bikers to singletrack and multi-use trails by working collaboratively with the Marin Municipal Water District , which manages 18,500 acres in the Mt. Tamalpais Watershed, the Golden Gate National Recreation Area , and other organizations. Boy Scout Camp Tamarancho Trail loop and the Endor Flow Trail are singletracks by Friends Of Tamarancho . 37°55′26.12″N 122°35′47.92″W  /  37.9239222°N 122.5966444°W  / 37.9239222; -122.5966444 MMWD The Marin Municipal Water District provides clean water to about 190,000 residents and businesses in

39-473: A mountain biking destination, as did Frank J. Berto's book The Birth of Dirt . The area is used by mountain bikers due to Mount Tamalpais’ proximity to a highly populated geographic region , ease of access, varied terrain, and views. A number of trailheads surround the mountain, and the paved and dirt fire roads that cross Mount Tamalpais and adjacent foothills provide options for people of all fitness levels. Most offroad cyclists reach Mount Tamalpais through

52-490: Is commonly recognized as a leader in the area for salmon conservation. There are various programs dedicated to monitor salmon populations and enhance their natural habitats such as Lagunitas Creek Stewardship Plan and the Watershed Stewards Program. Lagunitas Creek is home to one of the last and largest remaining populations of Central California Coast coho salmon as it is a spawning and rearing ground for

65-410: Is processed through two water treatment plants and one finishing plant. About 75% of the districts water supply come from rainfall on Mt. Tamalpais watershed and in the grassy hills of west Marin. The rainwater flow into the 7 reservoirs of Marin. As of 2022, the average water storage is up 106.90% than compared to 2021. The current storage is 59,046 AF (acre-feet) compared to the storage of 2021, which

78-459: The central and southern parts of Marin County. The water district controls and protects over 21,000 acres of valuable watershed land. This watershed leads to seven different reservoirs that can be found on Mount Tamalpais and West Marin . Marin's water district delivers an average of 22 million gallons of water per day through its 900+ miles of pipelines and 99 pumping stations. All of this water

91-415: The endangered species of coho salmon and steelhead trout. There are over 400 species living in the Mt. Tamalpais watershed. These species include rare, threatened, and even endangered animals. MMWD supports a variety of programs that are in place to help monitor the ecosystem health, species presence, and population trends over time. Some of these programs in place to help sustain and monitor species such as

104-437: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Repack&oldid=1162748591 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Mountain biking on Mount Tamalpais Mount Tamalpais (locally referred to as Mt. Tam) and

117-502: The public for recreational use from sunrise to sunset. There are 130 miles (210 km) of trails and unpaved roads available for hiking. The Cataract Falls Trail is one of the most popular trails. Many of the trails are also open for dog walking and horseback riding, while bicycling is only allowed on fire roads. Portions of the seven District reservoirs are open for hiking , biking , horseback riding , fishing , and picnicking . Camping , swimming , and boating are prohibited. MMWD

130-621: The safety of other trail users. As a result, bicycles are generally restricted from narrow, single-track trails, though bicycles are allowed on most fire roads. However, through the growing connections of trails established by the Bay Area Ridge Trail , mountain bikers have access to multi-use trails such as the Dias Ridge Trail . In addition, the non-profit Marin County Bicycle Coalition is playing

143-472: The surrounding areas in Marin County, California are recognized as the birthplace of the modern mountain biking industry. Other Northern California hill-adjacent suburban areas had small cohorts. In the 1970s, mountain biking pioneers such as Gary Fisher , Otis Guy, Charlie Kelly and Joe Breeze were active. The 2006 film Klunkers chronicled their story, solidifying Mount Tamalpais' status as

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156-683: The towns of Ross , Fairfax or Mill Valley , and the less used access points that exist through the towns of Larkspur and Kentfield . The Old Railroad Grade fire road that begins in Mill Valley, once the right-of-way of the Mount Tamalpais Scenic Railroad , is the easiest route to traverse up the mountain to its peak of 2,571 feet (784 m) at East Peak. Like some other mountain biking areas, there has been controversy around trail access on Mount Tamalpais for mountain bikes, both in terms of environmental impact and

169-674: Was 27,557AF for this date. The district's seven reservoirs in Marin County provide about 75% of the water it uses: Combined, these seven reservoirs have a capacity of 79,566 acre-feet (98.14 million m ). Alpine, Bon Tempe, Kent, Lagunitas, and Phoenix are all part of the Mount Tamalpais watershed. The district's remaining 25% of water is sourced from Sonoma County 's Russian River water system. Over 21,000 acres (8,500 ha) of land in District ownership are open to

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