Carquinez Scenic Drive – Carquinez Scenic Drive through loop from Crockett

Carquinez Scenic Drive – Carquinez Scenic Drive through loop from Crockett

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2.8

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Carquinez Scenic Drive – Carquinez Scenic Drive through loop from Crockett

02:19

44.7km

570m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Carquinez Strait Regional Shoreline

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.25 km

Carquinez Scenic Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Fantastic winding paved road with spectacular views that's mostly reserved for bikes.

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10.8 km

Martinez Strait View - Carquinez Scenic Drive

Highlight • Viewpoint

As this Scenic Drive is a deadend for cars, ending halfway at Ozol, even this first section is a pleasant walk, without traffic and frequent vistas across the water.

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11.8 km

Alhambra Cemetery and Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

Alhambra Cemetery and the adjacent St. Catherine Catholic Cemetery sit quietly on the hillside above Martinez, offering views of the Carquinez Strait and a glimpse into Contra Costa County’s early …

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13.0 km

Historic Contra Costa County Courthouse

Highlight • Historical Site

In 1966, most of the courts' offices moved into the Hall of Records (right), which was completed in 1933 and continues to serve as the county's courthouse. The old Contra …

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17.4 km

Benicia-Martinez Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Nice bridge with a separate bike path and great views of the Carquinez Strait. A good sunset spot!

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18.6 km

Benicia Bridges Vista Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Worth the detour and uphill climb to reach this elevated view point with a great perspective angle

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32.7 km

Carquinez Scenic Drive through

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Great paved bike trail through a shaded area with several great viewpoints across the bay.

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35.9 km

George Miller Regional Bike Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Carquinez Scenic Drive is closed to cars since landslides caused damage in the 1980s. The former road is a paved park trail in the Carquinez Regional Shoreline Reserve to the …

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44.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.0 km

16.5 km

5.93 km

2.32 km

Surfaces

35.9 km