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San Tomas Aquino Creek – Alviso Marina County Park loop from Whisman

San Tomas Aquino Creek – Alviso Marina County Park loop from Whisman

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4.6

(2742)

17,985

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San Tomas Aquino Creek – Alviso Marina County Park loop from Whisman

03:28

54.0km

90m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 14.7 km for 134 m

After 40.4 km for 134 m

After 42.9 km for 190 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.59 km

SF Bay Trail (unpaved section)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of the SF Bay Trail is a combination of loose gravel and packed dirt/sand, and popular with many commuters from what I can tell. Dry weather conditions make …

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11.2 km

San Tomas Aquino Creek

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The SF Bay Trail crosses over the San Tomas Aquino Creek, offering an option to pass under Highway 237. This section of the trail provides a scenic route with multiple …

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14.7 km

Alviso Marina County Park, located along Alviso Slough, serves as the gateway to the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge. This 20.6-acre park offers opertunities for hiking, biking, …

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25.0 km

Coyote Creek & Guadalupe River confluence

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The Coyote Creek and Guadalupe River converge in San Jose, where their waters flow into San Francisco Bay. Coyote Creek originates on Mount Sizer, travels through Anderson Lake in Morgan …

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27.6 km

Former salt ponds – Alviso wetlands

Highlight • Natural

The scenery is stunning here, as you ride between marshes and wetlands.

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44.7 km

Guadalupe Slough

Highlight (Segment) • River

Pleasant wide gravel trail along the water. Keep an eye out for goathead thorns that can puncture most tires. Ideally use tires/tubes filled with sealant liquid. Carry repair kit and pump.

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45.9 km

Sunnyvale East Channel

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Bikers on the SF Bay Trail can enjoy great views of the Sunnyvale East Channel, part of the extensive drainage and flood control network in the South Bay Area. The …

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54.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.7 km

15.0 km

7.71 km

2.73 km

2.27 km

304 m

299 m

Surfaces

31.6 km

16.6 km

3.06 km

1.79 km

951 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 9 August

30°C

15°C

0 %

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Comments

December 16, 2022,Tour

You cant do a loop(which was our initial plan) since there is road closure along the route. We had to take the same route back. Check the latest road closure before planning your ride

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San Tomas Aquino Creek – Alviso Marina County Park loop from Whisman

03:28h

54.0km

90m

San Tomas Aquino Creek – Alviso Marina County Park loop from Whisman

SF Bay Trail (unpaved section)

San Tomas Aquino Creek

Alviso Marina County Park

Coyote Creek & Guadalupe River confluence

Former salt ponds – Alviso wetlands

Guadalupe Slough

Sunnyvale East Channel

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