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Gleason Beach – Arched Rock Overlook loop from Sonoma Coast State Beach Russian Gulch

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Gleason Beach – Arched Rock Overlook loop from Sonoma Coast State Beach Russian Gulch

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Gleason Beach – Arched Rock Overlook loop from Sonoma Coast State Beach Russian Gulch

02:12

35.4km

380m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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: April 29, 2026

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Sonoma Coast State Park

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Parking

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5.35 km

Jenner-by-the-Sea

Highlight • Settlement

Small town with waterfront visitor center along the Russian River estuary, with some restaurants for a break, and store for resupply.

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7.52 km

Russian River bridge — Bridgehaven

Highlight • Bridge

Strategic bridge along Coastal Highway 1, just before the intersection with Russian River Road. A long-standing Russian ethnic food restaurant and a couple of b&b are south of the bridge

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12.5 km

Wright's Beach — Sonoma Coast State Park

Highlight • Beach

Great road access down to the beach, as most other beaches in the park are just pull-outs along the coast highway, some with just a narrow foot trail down steep …

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13.2 km

Duncan's Landing Overlook 🌊

Highlight • Viewpoint

Short access road to the overlook on the cliffs above the wide beach, restrooms, water

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14.2 km

Gleason Beach

Highlight • Beach

The small cove with only a tiny sandy beach at high tide is dominated by three imposing rocks standing partially in the ocean, partially on the beach

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17.9 km

Arched Rock Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Best view from the South to see the big arch in the rock about half a mile north out in the water

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18.8 km

Carmet Beach Overlook 🌊

Highlight • Viewpoint

Dramatic clifftop overlook, no beach access, no restrooms

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22.0 km

Duncan's Cove

Highlight • Viewpoint

Overlook of the beach and rest area along the coastal highway. Another actually more scenic access is at a turn-off bit further north with a loop road to access this …

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35.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.2 km

945 m

161 m

Surfaces

33.6 km

1.24 km

466 m

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Wednesday 20 May

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Gleason Beach – Arched Rock Overlook loop from Sonoma Coast State Beach Russian Gulch

Jenner-by-the-Sea

Russian River bridge — Bridgehaven

Wright's Beach — Sonoma Coast State Park

Duncan's Landing Overlook 🌊

Gleason Beach

Arched Rock Overlook

Carmet Beach Overlook 🌊

Duncan's Cove

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