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Route 66 - California - bike route (ish)

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Route 66 - California - bike route (ish)

Zachary planned a bike ride

March 28, 2026

Route 66 - California - bike route (ish)

Hard

33:00

551km

16.7km/h

3,160m

3,310m

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Overview

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 385 km for 94 m

After 385 km for 73 m

After 451 km for 55 m

Most people would complete this in 5-10 days

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90.8 km

Fenner Route 66 Historic Site

Highlight • Historical Site

In 1931, Route 66 was relocated and a more direct connection between Needles and Essex was created. Nevertheless, quite a few took the detour via Goffs to avoid the larger …

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155 km

Roy's Motel & Cafe, Amboy

Highlight • Cafe

Some movies and TV series where taken here. No wonder, this is a classic desert setting with a hint of the 50s and weathered condition.

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201 km

Ludlow Café, Route 66

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The Atlantic and Pacific Railroad set up a stop here in 1882 to supply the steam locomotives with fresh water, which had to be brought in by tank truck from …

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247 km

Whiting Brothers Gas Station in Newberry Springs

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Newberry Springs
As the name suggests, there is something of great value here: a water source. Early wagon tracks following the Mormon Trail in the mid-1800s stopped here to drink …

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247 km

Bagdad Cafe

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Baghdad Cafe in Newberry Springs
It was actually called Sidewinder Cafe, but then a film was to be shot with a central plot in neighboring Baghdad. However, since the original …

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291 km

Barstow Harvey House Railroad Museum

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Great old train station with railway museum. A must for train fans.

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292 km

Route 66 Monuments and Murals in Barstow

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In Barstow, everything has always revolved around transport routes. In the 19th century, the Salt Lake Road from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City (later US-91, even later I-15) and …

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303 km

Desert Highway View

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Hot corrugated iron track to the west.

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332 km

Elmer Long's Bottle Tree Ranch

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Elmer Long's Bottle Tree Ranch in Oro Grande
A curiosity is Elmer Long's bottle garden. His hobby: collecting bottles and exhibiting them. Guests are expressly welcome and because Route 66 …

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346 km

Rockview Nature Park

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A nice place to stop with some paths, toilets and pagodas for shade.

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347 km

Emma Jean's Holland Burger Café

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Shortly after the bridge is the Emma Jeans Holland Burger Café, home of the famous Brian Burger. The restaurant was built in 1947 by Mr. & Mrs. Bob Holland, hence …

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551 km

The Santa Monica & Route 66 sign marks the iconic end of the famous highway. It's a popular photo spot for travelers, symbolizing the journey's end at the Pacific Ocean. Don't miss the opportunity to capture your moment here.

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551 km

Santa Monica Pier & Route 66 End of the Trail

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The Beach bike trail winds its way through the one of California's most well known amusement parks: Santa Monica Pier is one of the biggest attractions and the landmark of …

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Way Types & Surfaces

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311 km

116 km

85.6 km

29.6 km

8.70 km

510 m

Surfaces

457 km

57.6 km

22.6 km

13.7 km

285 m

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Route 66 - California - bike route (ish)

Fenner Route 66 Historic Site

Roy's Motel & Cafe, Amboy

Ludlow Café, Route 66

Whiting Brothers Gas Station in Newberry Springs

Bagdad Cafe

Barstow Harvey House Railroad Museum

Route 66 Monuments and Murals in Barstow

Desert Highway View

Elmer Long's Bottle Tree Ranch

Rockview Nature Park

Emma Jean's Holland Burger Café

Santa Monica & Route 66 sign

Santa Monica Pier & Route 66 End of the Trail

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