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Gleason Beach – Salmon Creek Beach loop from Monte Rio

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Mountain biking trails
United States
California
Sonoma County
Monte Rio

Gleason Beach – Salmon Creek Beach loop from Monte Rio

Moderate

2.8

(3)

42

riders

Gleason Beach – Salmon Creek Beach loop from Monte Rio

03:25

59.4km

550m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 27.5 km for 464 m

Open: • Monday-Thursday: 11:00 AM-6:00 PM • Friday-Sunday: 11:00 AM-7:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

11.7 km

Russian River bridge — Bridgehaven

Highlight • Bridge

Strategic bridge along Coastal Highway 1, just before the intersection with Russian River Road. A long-standing Russian ethnic food restaurant and a couple of b&b are south of the bridge

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2

12.9 km

Just after the turnoff a trail goes left parallel to the State Park road. It leads down to the foot of Peaked Hill, then continues north along the cliffs to …

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3

16.7 km

Great road access down to the beach, as most other beaches in the park are just pull-outs along the coast highway, some with just a narrow foot trail down steep …

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4

17.7 km

Duncan's Cove

Highlight • Viewpoint

Overlook of the beach and rest area along the coastal highway. Another actually more scenic access is at a turn-off bit further north with a loop road to access this …

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5

18.4 km

Gleason Beach

Highlight • Beach

The small cove with only a tiny sandy beach at high tide is dominated by three imposing rocks standing partially in the ocean, partially on the beach

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6

21.8 km

Best view from the South to see the big arch in the rock about half a mile north out in the water

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7

22.7 km

Salmon Creek Beach

Highlight • Beach

A 1-mile long stretch of sand with low dunes along the Coast Highway to Salmon Creek, and continuing for another 10 miles past the small village of Salmon Creek.

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23.4 km

Salmon Creek

Lake

9

27.3 km

Very friendly little visitor center for the town and parks around the bay. Great views across the water from the deck, and the neighboring public art pier. Detailed info on …

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B

59.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.0 km

23.0 km

8.34 km

1.09 km

Surfaces

49.8 km

8.38 km

1.22 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

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Tuesday 25 August

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