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Portola Road – Old La Honda Road loop from Portola Valley

Portola Road – Old La Honda Road loop from Portola Valley

Hard

2.9

(18)

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Portola Road – Old La Honda Road loop from Portola Valley

04:51

65.2km

1,560m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve (closed areas)

La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve

Sam McDonald County Park

Portola Redwoods State Park

Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve (closed area)

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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175 m

Portola Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a beautiful stretch of road going through Portola Valley. It's a great place for a shaded ride on a winding stretch of road.

Tip by

2.39 km

Old La Honda Road

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Once the "real" climb on Old La Honda starts (roughly at the first hairpin curve), it lasts for almost exactly three miles until you meet with Skyline Boulevard, and averages …

Tip by

10.6 km

Alice's Restaurant at La Honda and Skyline Junction

Highlight • Restaurant

Great place for a break in a beautiful, peaceful spot among the redwoods. The restaurant is popular with locals, motorcyclists, hikers, and cyclists, and is the perfect place for a cold drink after finishing the climb up.

Tip by

34.5 km

Pescadero Creek County Park

Nature Reserve

49.4 km

Descent toward the coast on Alpine

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

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

Tip by

53.3 km

Skyline Boulevard Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

A nice place to pause and catch the view before zipping down the hill on either side. There's a wooden fence where you can lean your bike for a moment.

Tip by

65.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.1 km

13.1 km

5.47 km

2.51 km

131 m

Surfaces

49.1 km

13.6 km

1.80 km

720 m

Elevation

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Highest point (730 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Thursday 28 May

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61 %

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Portola Road – Old La Honda Road loop from Portola Valley

Portola Road

Old La Honda Road

Alice's Restaurant at La Honda and Skyline Junction

Descent toward the coast on Alpine

Skyline Boulevard Viewpoint

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