Coast Highway Lookout – Noyo River Bridge loop from Seaside Beach

Coast Highway Lookout – Noyo River Bridge loop from Seaside Beach

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Coast Highway Lookout – Noyo River Bridge loop from Seaside Beach

08:25

167km

2,660m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 112 km for 64 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

19.8 km

Coast Highway Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

Coming down the windy road from Leggett, EVERYBODY — whether in a car, on a motorcycle, or riding a bicycle — stops here at the spot where you finally see the ocean. It's awe-inspiring and irresistible!

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55.2 km

Leggett

Highlight • Settlement

Leggett is a small community nestled along the South Fork of the Eel River and is home to some of the world's largest trees, including the Chandelier drive-thru Tree, a …

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99.5 km

Westport

Highlight • Settlement

Westport is a small, tranquil town, with breathtaking scenery. It's an excellent place to escape from the hustle and bustle of city life with plenty of nearby campgrounds, quaint inns, …

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112 km

Ten Mile River

Lake

122 km

MacKerricher Haul Road Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This multi-use trail runs along the bed of an old logging haul road and railroad, along the majestic coastal bluffs of the Pacific, and is one of the longest continuous …

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125 km

Pudding Creek Beach

Beach

128 km

Noyo River Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This iconic bridge, built in 1940, links the coastal towns of Caspar and Fort Bragg and replaces an earlier wooden structure that had been in place since the late 1800s. …

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134 km

Jug Handle Creek Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Historic highway 1 concrete bridge span, higher than long, across a natural rock Canyon, with spectacular views down to the sandy beach

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140 km

Russian Gulch

Beach

140 km

Shoreline Highway bike route

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a gorgeous flat stretch of road with a wide bike lane along the scenic Highway 1. As you ride through the coastal forest, you can catch glimpses of the Pacific peeking through the trees.

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153 km

Fort Bragg

Highlight • Settlement

Fort Bragg is a charming small coastal town with a stunning rocky coastline, beautiful beaches, and a historic downtown area with plenty of shops, museums, and pubs with world-class craft beers, perfect for a visit after a long ride.

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167 km

End point

Parking

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