Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park – Sunol Depot loop from Pleasanton

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Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park – Sunol Depot loop from Pleasanton

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Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park – Sunol Depot loop from Pleasanton

04:14

66.6km

780m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Sunol Regional Wilderness

Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.34 km

Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park, Oak Tree Picnic area

Highlight • Rest Area

Trailhead into the expansive regional park, with nice picnic area and restrooms also useful for a break if just passing by

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6.43 km

Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park

Highlight • Forest

Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park spans 9,090 acres and overlooks Pleasanton and the Livermore Valley. The park features an extensive multi-use trail system that offers magnificent views of the surrounding canyons and panoramic vistas from the ridgetop.

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7.08 km

Arroyo de la Laguna

Highlight • River

It's great to ride along the river here.

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9.29 km

Sunol Depot

Highlight • Historical Site

The Sunol Depot houses the Niles Canyon Railway, a museum that showcases the role of the railroad in the development of California, as well as the United States.

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9.36 km

Sunol Historic Railroad Station

Highlight • Historical Site

Sunol is a nice little town, known for its historic railroad system. You'll find a bar and a café there.

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22.2 km

Calaveras Reservoir Scenic Segment

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice ten mile segment climbing out of Milpitas away from development into the rural Calaveras Valley. Interesting to see the rebuilt Calaveras Dam, completed after a nine year seismic retrofit in 2019.

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33.8 km

Calaveras Reservoir Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice winding, paved road that runs along the perimeter of Calaveras Reservoir. The road passes through rolling hills and gives you great views of the reservoir.

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