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

Last updated: January 7, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve (closed areas)

La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve

Sam McDonald County Park

Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve (closed area)

Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve (closed area)

Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve

Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve

Coal Creek Open Space Preserve

Monte Bello Open Space Preserve

Los Trancos Open Space Preserve

Foothills Nature Preserve

Foothills Open Space Preserve

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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439 m

Stanford Perimeter Trail

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The 3.4-mile Stanford Perimeter Trail is a popular mixed surface multi-use path open to walkers, joggers, and cyclists. Stretching from Junipero Serra Boulevard to Quarry Road, it winds around the …

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1.44 km

This is a public access Arboretum on the grounds of Stanford University and predates the university itself. Today the collection of native and non-native trees has more than 350 species from all over the world.

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1.98 km

Arizona Garden, Stanford University

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Arizona Garden is also known as the Cactus Garden. The garden features a variety of unique plants, including columnar, barrel, and monstrose cacti, as well as succulents like Aloes, Crassulas, and rosette-forming Agaves.

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11.5 km

Old La Honda Road

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3 miles of great winding mountain road. It ascends from the Palo Alto side up to the Skyline road. Quite narrow in places and fairly steep, but only light car use means this is a fun road climb.

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19.1 km

Mountain Pass

32.2 km

Alpine Road through Redwood Forest

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Beautiful ride through an old-growth redwood forest and a stream.

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41.5 km

View of Skyline Ridge

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It's all downhill from here! It's a pretty awesome section all the way to San Gregorio Beach.

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58.4 km

Frenchman's Tower

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This two-story structure stands 32 feet tall and resembles something out of medieval times. Built in 1875 by a reclusive French refugee who fled France after the Franco-Prussian War, it …

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61.0 km

Kite Hill Park

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Kite Hill Park is a lovely, low-key stop during your ride. Nestled in a small residential area, it features open grassy slopes—ideal for a quick picnic. You can also follow …

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64.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.5 km

15.6 km

1.08 km

428 m

152 m

Surfaces

63.0 km

1.44 km

152 m

121 m

Elevation

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