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Alhambra Creek Trail – Northern Briones Crest loop from Alhambra Valley

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Mountain biking trails
United States
California
Contra Costa County
Alhambra Valley

Alhambra Creek Trail – Northern Briones Crest loop from Alhambra Valley

Moderate

3.1

(10)

63

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Alhambra Creek Trail – Northern Briones Crest loop from Alhambra Valley

01:41

15.0km

530m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Briones Regional Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

165 m

Alhambra Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This popular trail is a mostly flat, smooth gravel path with spectacular panoramic views that runs alongside Alhambra Creek. The shaded groves make for a comfortable, enjoyable, and easy ride, …

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2

2.71 km

Maricich Lagoon

Highlight • Lake

Maricich Lagoon is a lovely, small, crystal lagoon in the Briones Regional Park area, adding to the peace and diverse nature of the park.

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3

3.39 km

Northern Briones Crest

Highlight • Trail

Wide double-track trail on good gravel and compacted dirt that may be the most gradual route to climb to Briones Peak.

Tip by

4

3.40 km

Briones Crest Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Briones Crest Trail is a gravel road that is used to connect with Seaborg trail. The trail itself is not spectacular, but the views are impressive.

Tip by

5

4.52 km

Briones Peak

Highlight • Summit

High point in Briones Regional Park with sweeping surround views.

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B

15.0 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.78 km

2.72 km

1.68 km

746 m

138 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

3.42 km

1.05 km

138 m

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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