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Arastradero Lake – Redtail Loop Trail loop from California Avenue

Arastradero Lake – Redtail Loop Trail loop from California Avenue

Moderate

2.7

(6)

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Arastradero Lake – Redtail Loop Trail loop from California Avenue

01:58

32.6km

330m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.17 km

Old Page Mill Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This winding side road is very lightly trafficked and carries you between Stanford and the Palo Alto hills with partial shade the entire way. On the east side of the road you will find Frenchman's Tower, and old brick landmark.

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11.9 km

Arastradero Lake

Highlight • Lake

Arastradero Lake is nestled in the hills of the Enid Pearson-Arastradero Preserve. The lake is surrounded by oak trees and can get quite dry in the summer.

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14.4 km

Bowl Loop Jumps

Highlight • MTB Park

This area has some short but steep downhill and uphill sections around a 'bowl' like terrain and a small network of trails. Good area to practice MTB riding/jumps.

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15.3 km

View of Pearson-Arastradero Preserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

Just right off the picnic bench area lies a viewpoint of the Pearson-Arastradero Preserve. An open meadow offers views of the preserve and surrounding mountains. It's a nice shaded area for a break!

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16.3 km

Sobey Pond

Highlight • Lake

Sobey Pond is a tranquil oasis nestled along the Arastradero Creek Trail, with its still waters reflecting the surrounding verdant trees. This pristine pond serves as an integral water source …

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17.2 km

Enid Pearson–Arastradero Preserve

Highlight • Trail

Enid Pearson-Arastradero Preserve offers rolling grasslands mixed with oak and evergreen trees. The trail system starts on pavement and transitions to packed dirt and gravel—great for bikes with wider tires …

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20.1 km

Redtail Loop Trail

Highlight • Trail

Redtail Loop is the perfect beginner mountain bike trail. The trail is easy and not technical at all.

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23.1 km

Frenchman's Tower

Highlight • Monument

This two-story structure stands 32 feet tall and resembles something out of medieval times. Built in 1875 by a reclusive French refugee who fled France after the Franco-Prussian War, it …

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32.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.2 km

5.31 km

5.19 km

5.04 km

2.42 km

338 m

114 m

Surfaces

18.2 km

6.75 km

3.61 km

3.47 km

567 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

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Arastradero Lake – Redtail Loop Trail loop from California Avenue

Old Page Mill Road

Arastradero Lake

Bowl Loop Jumps

View of Pearson-Arastradero Preserve

Sobey Pond

Enid Pearson–Arastradero Preserve

Redtail Loop Trail

Frenchman's Tower

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