Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: December 12, 2025

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Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 6.72 km for 229 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.71 km

Water Dog Lake

Highlight • Lake

This lake is actually an obstructed stream, once dammed up to provide water to nearby Belmont. Now it's a fantastic recreation site, with several loops of trails that are good for hiking, running and biking.

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5.86 km

Waterdog Lake Open Space

Nature Reserve

7.17 km

Top of John Brooks Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the top of the John Brooks Trail, you're treated to peaceful views of the surrounding San Francisco Peninsula Watershed.

Tip by

13.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.76 km

2.82 km

2.78 km

1.80 km

1.59 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.14 km

5.06 km

2.19 km

239 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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