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Briones Reservoir and San Pablo Reservoir loop — Berkeley

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Bike touring routes & trails
United States
California
Alameda County
Berkeley

Briones Reservoir and San Pablo Reservoir loop — Berkeley

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Briones Reservoir and San Pablo Reservoir loop — Berkeley

04:01

53.7km

1,170m

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

Last updated: June 12, 2024

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653 m

University of California Museum of Paleontology

Highlight • Monument

The University of California Museum of Paleontology, or UCMP, is mostly a research museum only open to the public at its annual open house on Cal Day. There are also …

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2

6.77 km

Inspiration Point Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sweeping viewpoint to the Northeast from the edge of the large parking area, serving as trailhead for hikers and bikers along the Wildcat Ridge.

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3

11.2 km

San Pablo Creek Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Nice shaded view from the bridge across the creek that fills the San Pablo reservoir, with the help of additional water piped in from Sierra Nevada reservoirs including Lake Comanche.

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4

13.6 km

Little John Cove overlook of Briones Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great overlook of the reservoir, along the road as unfortunately the trail around the lake is closed to bikes.

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5

17.5 km

View of Bear Creek

Highlight • Viewpoint

This view of Bear Creek lets bikers peer down into the Bear Creek section of the Briones Reservoir, which has two sources for its water, one source is local and one source is imported.

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6

30.4 km

Sobrante Ridge Regional Preserve

Highlight • Forest

In this area of the Sobrante Ridge Regional Preserve, visitors can find the Sobrante Ridge Trailhead. The preserve is 277 acres in size and is a parkland that preserves the …

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7

32.7 km

Hillside Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Pleasant alternative to San Pablo Dam Road with less traffic and better views, connecting with Olinda Ave and a gate at Kennedy Grove that's usually open for bikers and hikers during daytime.

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8

33.5 km

Kennedy Grove - San Pablo Dam Overlook and Trailhead

Highlight • Viewpoint

Just below the massive earthen dam there is a good viewpoint to appreciate the height of the structure that has recently undergone seismic safety upgrades. The Bay Area Ridge Trail …

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9

35.7 km

Marina & Visitors Center of the San Pablo Reservoir

Highlight • Rest Area

Convenience store with outdoor dining terrace overlooking the lake, restrooms, and boat rentals.

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10

37.2 km

Old San Pablo Dam Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The crumbling asphalt of the old road is still bikeable and it's great to enjoy the excellent views without any car traffic. Every few hundred yards are restrooms and short …

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53.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.4 km

9.22 km

3.91 km

2.82 km

258 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.4 km

4.04 km

2.64 km

2.43 km

< 100 m

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