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Upper Penitencia Creek – Alum Rock Park loop from Great Mall

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Bike touring routes & trails
United States
California
Santa Clara County
Milpitas

Upper Penitencia Creek – Alum Rock Park loop from Great Mall

Moderate

2.7

(21)

39

riders

Upper Penitencia Creek – Alum Rock Park loop from Great Mall

01:37

26.0km

200m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.8 km for 129 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

13.8 km

Miguelita Creek Pedestrian Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This pedestrian bridge was completed in 2002 and offers pedestrians and cyclists away to travel away from traffic.

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2

15.6 km

Alum Rock — Upper Penitencia Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Upper Penitencia Creek Trail runs through Alum Rock Park and connects to many of the area's trails. The trail itself is an easy gravel ride for beginners and kids, but many of the adjoining trails are more challenging.

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3

15.9 km

Upper Penitencia Creek

Highlight • River

You can find free parking and restrooms by the side of the creek. From here you have the option of many different hilly but nontechnical trails up to Eagle Rock, Inspiration Point, Boccardo, or along the creek side.

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4

16.4 km

5

17.5 km

Alum Rock Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Alum Rock Park is open 8am to a half-hour after sunset. This 720 acre park is home to a whole host of outdoor activities including running, hiking, equestrian sports, and …

Tip by

6

17.6 km

Alum Rock Park is one of California’s oldest municipal parks, it was founded in 1872.

This is the main entrance to the park with parking and facilities.

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B

26.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.6 km

3.82 km

3.02 km

871 m

726 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.7 km

2.24 km

1.51 km

604 m

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Wednesday 21 October

21°C

14°C

64 %

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