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Elk Creek Beach Overlook – Greenwood State Beach loop from Greenwood State Beach

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United States

California

Mendocino County

Elk Creek Beach Overlook – Greenwood State Beach loop from Greenwood State Beach

Hard

4.7

(1981)

8,134

riders

Elk Creek Beach Overlook – Greenwood State Beach loop from Greenwood State Beach

04:41

71.5km

1,020m

Cycling

Hard bike 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 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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14.9 km

Beach

19.3 km

Navarro River Redwoods State Park

Highlight • Forest

West entrance into a long, shady tunnel of magnificent second-growth redwood groves. Twisting Coastal Hwy 1, then the two-lane Highway 128 runs through the park and parallels the Navarro River’s …

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19.6 km

Informal Campsite, Navarro River

Highlight • Rest Area

Marked on OSM map and a decent ad-hoc option after sunset, but not the official campground, which is on the beach on the other side of the river.

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35.3 km

Elk Creek Beach Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the switchbacks climbing the hills on the south bank of Elk Creek there are sweeping beach views as a reward for the arduous workout. The beach access is further north of the creek.

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50.6 km

Manchester Beach KOA Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

Great camping with hiker biker spots for $11. But you also get showers, a warm pool and a hot tub included. There is also a mini shop with beer and …

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70.7 km

Greenwood State Beach

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful Bluff trail leads along the coast and along the Greenwood Creek. Some stealth camp options close to a little town.
Greenwood State Beach offers beach access and a picturesque …

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71.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

70.6 km

911 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

70.5 km

829 m

120 m

113 m

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Informal Campsite, Navarro River

Elk Creek Beach Overlook

Manchester Beach KOA Campground

Greenwood State Beach

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