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Portola Valley

Old La Honda Road – Portola Valley loop from Enid Pearson-Arastradero Preserve

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Bike touring routes & trails
United States
California
San Mateo County
Portola Valley

Old La Honda Road – Portola Valley loop from Enid Pearson-Arastradero Preserve

Hard

2.7

(11)

21

riders

Old La Honda Road – Portola Valley loop from Enid Pearson-Arastradero Preserve

01:43

23.3km

530m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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 3, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

32 m

Rossotti's Alpine Inn

Highlight • Pub

This fantastic tavern, founded in 1852, is the second oldest in the state. It features a large, beer garden-style outdoor area with plenty of shade. An extensive beer and food …

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2

4.30 km

Portola Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a beautiful stretch of road going through Portola Valley. It's a great place for a shaded ride on a winding stretch of road.

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3

6.52 km

Old La Honda Road

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Once the "real" climb on Old La Honda starts (roughly at the first hairpin curve), it lasts for almost exactly three miles until you meet with Skyline Boulevard, and averages …

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4

14.7 km

Old La Honda Road

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

3 miles of great winding mountain road. It ascends from the Palo Alto side up to the Skyline road. Quite narrow in places and fairly steep, but only light car use means this is a fun road climb.

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5

16.9 km

Portola Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

The ride takes you through the (very) well-to-do town of Portola Valley, which usually ranks as one of the top 10 in the US in terms of average household income. …

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23.3 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.7 km

7.39 km

1.56 km

619 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.7 km

598 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Monday 15 June

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