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San Luis Obispo County
Paso Robles

Lake Nacimiento Dam – Lake Nacimiento dam loop from Paso Robles

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Road cycling routes
United States
California
San Luis Obispo County
Paso Robles

Lake Nacimiento Dam – Lake Nacimiento dam loop from Paso Robles

Hard

2.7

(16)

41

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Lake Nacimiento Dam – Lake Nacimiento dam loop from Paso Robles

04:28

96.8km

1,110m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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68.9 km

Lake Nacimiento Dam

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

The road goes over the lake dam, with great views of the lake and down the valley to the other side. If you have a filter this is a possible source of water, the last for many miles.

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2

69.4 km

Lake Nacimiento dam

Highlight • Lake

Drinking water and irrigation for the wine and farming area

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3

72.7 km

Heritage Ranch Equestrian grasslands

Highlight • Natural

While fertile lower lying areas were lost with the reservoir construction and flooding, these areas just above the water level benefited and are now developing rapidly

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4

77.1 km

Nacimiento Lake Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Recommended to ride this section and onward past the lake in the morning or evening to avoid the brutal midday heat

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5

81.7 km

Chimney Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

Iconic rock tower in the lush valley at the intersection of Chimney Rock Road with Nacimiento Lake Drive

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6

81.9 km

Chimney Rock - San Marcos Creek, Nacimiento Lake Drive

Highlight • Natural Monument

Solid Rock tower jutting out of the San Marcos creek valley

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7

95.6 km

Paso Robles

Highlight • Settlement

Friendly town for a break with a wide range of choices from eclectic coffee shops to restaurants, catering to locals and the folks from the surrounding wine country.

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8

96.0 km

Paso Robles City Park

Highlight • Rest Area

James and Daniel Blackburn donated two blocks to the city for a public park to be used for the pleasure of its citizens and visitors. By original deed, the land …

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96.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

93.1 km

1.62 km

1.52 km

571 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

95.6 km

1.02 km

205 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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