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San Luis Obispo County

Santa Rita Summit – Santa Rita Road gravel segment loop from Cayucos

San Luis Obispo County

Santa Rita Summit – Santa Rita Road gravel segment loop from Cayucos

Hard

3.4

(29)

85

riders

Santa Rita Summit – Santa Rita Road gravel segment loop from Cayucos

02:16

28.2km

600m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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 11, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

907 m

Whale Rock Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

This beautiful 40,662-acre reservoir provides drinking water for San Luis Obispo, Cayucos and the surrounding area. It is encompassed by grassy rolling hills and oak and sycamore trees, with herds …

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2

14.1 km

Santa Rita Summit

Highlight • Summit

Take a photo, take in the view! You have just been climbing up a great gravel climb for at least 30 minutes. This is doable and safe on a road bike, but can have washboard.

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3

14.2 km

Santa Rita Road gravel segment

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Gravel section of the Santa Rita Road. It's recommendable to have knobby tires when riding this section and be ready to climb!

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B

28.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.1 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.2 km

13.9 km

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