Pescadero Creek Road – Stage Road loop from Franklin Point Trailhead

Pescadero Creek Road – Stage Road loop from Franklin Point Trailhead

Hard

3.3

(30)

riders

Pescadero Creek Road – Stage Road loop from Franklin Point Trailhead

04:59

101km

1,540m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

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

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.78 km

Cloverdale Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Initially, Cloverdale Road throws a few set of climbs at you. For almost half a mile, this stretch of the ride maintains an average grade of 7 or 8 percent …

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13.6 km

Pescadero Creek Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Most of Pescadero Road lacks shoulder space that's usable by cyclists. That's not too much of a concern, though, because Pescadero Road sees only light to moderate traffic.

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39.9 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.

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43.9 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.

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61.8 km

Old La Honda Road is considered one of the most challenging climbs in the Bay Area. The road winds through Redwood forests, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, as well as a peaceful and enjoyable ride.

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73.7 km

Stage Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Hilly, scenic and well paved, it has everything to be a classic segment out here.

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85.5 km

Downtown Pescadero

Highlight • Settlement

Stage road is blocked due to road work

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95.2 km

Pigeon Point Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Some of the buildings of Pigeon Point Lighthouse have been converted to use as a hostel. You may want to spend a few minutes taking a close look at the …

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101 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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