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Alum Rock Park – Upper Penitencia Creek loop from Penitencia Creek

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Alum Rock Park – Upper Penitencia Creek loop from Penitencia Creek

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Alum Rock Park – Upper Penitencia Creek loop from Penitencia Creek

00:50

11.2km

150m

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: June 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.77 km for 129 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.43 km

Alum Rock Park - Penitencia Creek Road entrance

Highlight • Rest Area

Alum Rock Park is one of California’s oldest municipal parks, it was founded in 1872.

This is the main entrance to the park with parking and facilities.

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1.53 km

Alum Rock Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Alum Rock Park is open 8am to a half-hour after sunset. This 720 acre park is home to a whole host of outdoor activities including running, hiking, equestrian sports, and …

Tip by

2.57 km

Start of the climb to Eagle Rock

Highlight • Climb

3.05 km

You can find free parking and restrooms by the side of the creek. From here you have the option of many different hilly but nontechnical trails up to Eagle Rock, Inspiration Point, Boccardo, or along the creek side.

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3.05 km

Alum Rock — Upper Penitencia Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Upper Penitencia Creek Trail runs through Alum Rock Park and connects to many of the area's trails. The trail itself is an easy gravel ride for beginners and kids, but many of the adjoining trails are more challenging.

Tip by

7.83 km

Miguelita Creek Pedestrian Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This pedestrian bridge was completed in 2002 and offers pedestrians and cyclists away to travel away from traffic.

Tip by

11.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.43 km

2.62 km

1.67 km

1.36 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.33 km

2.14 km

1.43 km

1.25 km

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Wednesday 12 August

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Alum Rock Park – Upper Penitencia Creek loop from Penitencia Creek

Alum Rock Park - Penitencia Creek Road entrance

Alum Rock Park

Start of the climb to Eagle Rock

Upper Penitencia Creek

Alum Rock — Upper Penitencia Creek Trail

Miguelita Creek Pedestrian Bridge

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