Mariners Point – Bay Trail on Foster City Levee loop from San Mateo

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Mariners Point – Bay Trail on Foster City Levee loop from San Mateo

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Mariners Point – Bay Trail on Foster City Levee loop from San Mateo

02:19

40.5km

60m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.34 km

Seal Point Park - West access bridge

Highlight • Bridge

A former landfill site, Seal Point park is an artificial hill now that provides a surround view of the bay and the adjoining towns of Foster City and San Matteo.

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3.59 km

Seal Slough (Marina Lagoon)

Highlight (Segment) • River

Seal Slough, or Marina Lagoon is a narrow tidal channel through salt‑marsh wetlands. It begins at the San Mateo Bay shoreline and winds east into Foster City. It is home …

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5.16 km

Mariners Point

Highlight • Cycleway

Excellent dedicated bike trail along the bay with sweeping bay and bridge views

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6.06 km

Bay Trail on Foster City Levee

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

An excellent paved section of the Bay Trail circles around Foster City along the bay, not the shortest but probably the fastest and more interesting route than the alternative along roads branching off here through the center of Foster city.

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7.35 km

Hayward Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

In contrast to the Dumbarton Bridge crossing the South Bay more than 12 miles further south, this bridge, part of the 4 lane Highway 92, unfortunately does not have a bike lane.

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7.53 km

The Werder Fishing Pier

Highlight • Structure

Historic fishing pier, currently closed for safety reasons

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9.62 km

Beach Park on the Foster City Bay Trail

Highlight • Beach

From here on the Foster City Bay Trail, or the San Francisco Bay Trail, you can access Beach Park, a lovely waterfront park with beach access, trails, and views across …

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15.0 km

Oracle Lagoon

Highlight • Lake

90 percent of San Francisco Bay's former wetlands have been destroyed by development, this one for the eponymous offices for Larry Ellison's company, who wants to be a famous sailor …

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26.3 km

O'Neill Slough

Lake

40.5 km

End point

Train Station

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