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Santa Clara County
Palo Alto

Stanford loop — Palo Alto

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United States
California
Santa Clara County
Palo Alto

Stanford loop — Palo Alto

Intermediate

4.8

(11)

40

riders

Stanford loop — Palo Alto

02:04

34.3km

250m

Intermediate 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 23, 2024

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Train Station

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27.7 km

Bol Park Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Excellent paved north-south dedicated car-free bike trail between Palo Alto and Los Altos.

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34.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.5 km

11.7 km

444 m

290 m

128 m

125 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.8 km

4.03 km

290 m

149 m

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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