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Lopez Dam – Bridge across Lopez Lake loop from San Luis Obispo

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Bike touring routes & trails
United States
California
San Luis Obispo County
San Luis Obispo

Lopez Dam – Bridge across Lopez Lake loop from San Luis Obispo

Hard

4.8

(6400)

8,497

riders

Lopez Dam – Bridge across Lopez Lake loop from San Luis Obispo

07:40

104km

1,600m

Cycling

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: June 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 102 km for 117 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

6.67 km

Nieven Family Winery

Highlight • Restaurant

This is the location of their winery. The Tasting Room is in the old Independence Schoolhouse a couple of miles south on the east side of the road

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2

22.3 km

Lopez Dam

Highlight • Monument

From the top of the dam you can see down either side of Lopez Lake and Lopez Canyon. Rather unusually, the dam on Arroyo Grande Creek has a grassy face …

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3

26.2 km

Bridge across Lopez Lake

Highlight • Lake

The views from the bridge are fantastic looking both way, where you can see the lake and river feeding into it. Keep your eye out for people fishing on the shores too.

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4

52.8 km

1878/1967 Saloon with authentic bar, outdoor beergarden and live music stage

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5

102 km

Spanish Mission

Highlight • Historical Site

This is the 5th of a chain of 21 missions, founded in the 1770s by Fr. Junipero Serra, leading the Spanish settlers north from Mexico between Baja California and the …

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6

103 km

Cheng Park

Highlight • Structure

Two Chinese stone Lions ‘guard’ the entrance to the small park built by the San Luis Obispo Rotary Club. Several benches, pagoda style pavillons and gates create a little oasis …

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B

104 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.8 km

19.3 km

16.9 km

16.2 km

2.61 km

1.69 km

1.22 km

Surfaces

81.7 km

20.0 km

1.85 km

102 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Thursday 23 July

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