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Santa Clara County
Alum Rock

Inspiration Point – Alum Rock Road loop from Alum Rock

Routes
Road cycling routes
United States
California
Santa Clara County
Alum Rock

Inspiration Point – Alum Rock Road loop from Alum Rock

Moderate

5.0

(2830)

11,774

riders

Inspiration Point – Alum Rock Road loop from Alum Rock

01:47

20.5km

200m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.9 km for 129 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

9.97 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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2

10.1 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 …

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3

11.7 km

Upper Penitencia Creek

Highlight • River

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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4

11.7 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.

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5

13.5 km

Amazing stone bridge

Highlight • Bridge

It's really amazing that this stone bridge is still here. I understand it was originally built to easily get pack horses across the creek — and of course the people with them, too.

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6

14.7 km

Inspiration Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Inspiration Point in Alum Rock Park offers stunning views of San Jose and the Bay and is surrounded by mature native trees and shrubs. Since 2011, volunteers have been working …

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7

14.9 km

Alum Rock Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Alum Rock Road is a paved, east-west road running through the heart of Alum Rock Park. Stretching about a mile, it features a gentle elevation change of about 100 feet, …

Tip by

8

17.0 km

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

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B

20.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.0 km

5.68 km

3.52 km

722 m

297 m

291 m

Surfaces

11.2 km

5.37 km

3.06 km

870 m

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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