Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 3, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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6.19 km

Foothill Road — Pleasanton

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This stretch of Foothill Road runs between the city and Pleasanton Ridge, giving you a great feeling of being on the edge of wilderness.

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11.4 km

Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park, Oak Tree Picnic area

Highlight • Rest Area

Trailhead into the expansive regional park, with nice picnic area and restrooms also useful for a break if just passing by

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12.0 km

Arroyo de la Laguna — Foothill Road

Highlight (Segment) • River

This section of Foothill Road follows closely along Arroyo de la Laguna. Seeing the river and unique farm animals on the side of the road is a treat!

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14.4 km

Sunol Depot

Highlight • Historical Site

The Sunol Depot houses the Niles Canyon Railway, a museum that showcases the role of the railroad in the development of California, as well as the United States.

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26.4 km

Calaveras Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a nice stretch of road that follows along the path of Alameda Creek as it cuts through the foothills.

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27.3 km

Calaveras Reservoir Scenic Segment

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice ten mile segment climbing out of Milpitas away from development into the rural Calaveras Valley. Interesting to see the rebuilt Calaveras Dam, completed after a nine year seismic retrofit in 2019.

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43.6 km

Oleander Along Evans Road

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

When in season you will see a lot of beautiful oleander lining the road along this stretch.

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75.5 km

Palomares Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A challenging but absolutely beautiful stretch up the canyon following the Stonybrook and Palomares creeks.

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93.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.8 km

37.1 km

5.35 km

674 m

334 m

233 m

Surfaces

86.2 km

6.54 km

365 m

334 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

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