The Best Road Bike Trails in California (United States)

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Photo of San Francisco by Biycle and by Boat - June 23 2013

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San Francisco by Biycle and by Boat - June 23 2013

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near Fishermans Wharf, California (United States)

hvesely

Distance

20.79mi

Elevation +

974f

TrailRank

39

See also other parts of our U.S. trip here on Wikiloc: • http://www.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=4827329 - San Diego by foot and by city train • http://www.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=4827336 - Joshua Tree Nationa...

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San Francisco by Biycle - June 24 2013

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near Nob Hill, California (United States)

hvesely

Distance

17.56mi

Elevation +

958f

TrailRank

36

See also other parts of our U.S. trip here on Wikiloc: • http://www.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=4827329 - San Diego by foot and by city train • http://www.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=4827336 - Joshua Tree Nationa...

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Pleasanston ridge bike and hike

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near Pleasanton, California (United States)

Hintermann

Distance

14.87mi

Elevation +

2549f

TrailRank

35

Need permit if you are not a Pleasanton resident. Hiked section not open to bikes (yet). Supposed to be open, but they are late. Should open in a few weeks - hopefully December 2017.

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Golden Gate Loop

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near Cow Hollow, California (United States)

Waterfallin

Distance

14.67mi

Elevation +

554f

TrailRank

34

This 12 mile bike loop starts at Golden Gate Bridge Bike Rentals, circles over the Golden Gate Bridge, down into Saucalito, takes the ferry back to San Francisco Pier 41, then return to bike rental shop.

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Playa Vista-Griffith Observatory

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near Playa Vista, California (United States)

Johan Takeshi

Distance

44.28mi

Elevation +

2018f

TrailRank

34

Route takes you through the city to Griffith Observatory, then back along the beach. Mostly bike trail & bike lanes for the ride to the Observatory. I took a different route back, the Santa Monica Blvd section was a litt...

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Santa Ana River Trail

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near Island View Trailer Park, California (United States)

Rusiman

Distance

61.06mi

Elevation +

361f

TrailRank

34

Nice family-friendly trail starting at Newport beach and going along the Santa Ana River. All paved and off-traffic, with rest areas along the way, also a few supermarkets, restaurants etc close to the river. Pleasing la...

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River loop from Sports Arena/Seaworld Drive to Fashion Valley

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near Loma Portal, California (United States)

james condon

Distance

10.55mi

Elevation +

46f

TrailRank

33

The north side of river is part separated bike path, and part along Friars Road with painted bike lane with additional buffer strip between bike path and road. The east end of this loop went around the parking lots and ...

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OLLI - Truckee River into Tahoe City. CA

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near Olympic Valley, California (United States)

jimbob5.0

Distance

18.37mi

Elevation +

486f

TrailRank

33

Out and back. Popular easy super scenic ride along the Truckee River, plus a section of Lake Tahoe shoreline. 99% on dedicated bike paths. Starting at historic Squaw Valley, past River Ranch, Truckee Dam, Commons Beach a...

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2013-03-18 Santa Monica & Venice beaches

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near Ocean Park, California (United States)

sebastien.picard

Distance

14.34mi

Elevation +

69f

TrailRank

32

Short bike trip along the beach in Santa Monica. I rented a very cheap bike from my hotel, the kind of stuff with only 1 gear and back-pedal brakes. The brakes are almost inefficient but the bike cannot go faster than...

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Yerba Buena Island to Richmond, CA

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near Embarcadero, California (United States)

jdabisch

Distance

32.35mi

Elevation +

522f

TrailRank

31

This route starts on the west side of Yerba Buena Island because there is no parking currently near the beginning of the Bay Bridge pedestrian path. But it's not bad getting to the start - a half mile or so with some uph...

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SF to Marin Headlands loop

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near Japantown, California (United States)

jdabisch

Distance

31.35mi

Elevation +

3025f

TrailRank

30

Many amazing views along this route... baby, ocean, Golden Gate bridge. About half on paved roads and half on dirt/fire roads.

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Pacific Coast Hightway - Day 5

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near Posts, California (United States)

tucsonjhall

Distance

29.11mi

Elevation +

2346f

TrailRank

30

Start in Big Sur and end up in a fire zone. No running water at the end, no showers, but an interesting night as the highway patrol kept us up to date on whether to evacuate or not. They took all our names - didn't ask f...

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Pacific Coast Hightway - Day 4

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near Del Monte, California (United States)

tucsonjhall

Distance

42.56mi

Elevation +

2910f

TrailRank

29

There was an "interesting" start of the day that just took an extra couple of hours. However, ending up with Big Sur is all good.

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San francisco circular en bici

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near North Beach, California (United States)

urocande
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Distance

26.13mi

Elevation +

1732f

TrailRank

99| 4.67

Es recomendable contar con GPS. Abstenerse de realizarlo si las condiciones meteorológicas no son favorables o con terreno húmedo Algunos tramos de la ruta no son permitidos para ciclistas por lo que hay que hacerlos a ...

Bonita ruta, felicitaciones.
Mr Hunter

Muy interesante y aun habiendo hecho la ruta habeís visto cosa que yo no vi, apunto para proximo viaje, buena ruta
joan nicolas

Fantastica ruta. Hay algunas zonas en la que te tienes que bajar de la bici y caminar pero es mas escenico ese camino qu...
joseluisdiazgarcia1967

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Otay: Beach, mesa, mountain, lake, river, beach

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near Imperial Beach, California (United States)

c3communications

Distance

52.55mi

Elevation +

3953f

TrailRank

28

From the estuary to Otay Mountain round trip. Otay mesa on the way out and Otay lake and river on the way back.

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Playa Vista-Santa Monica-Manderville Fire Rd

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near Playa Vista, California (United States)

Johan Takeshi

Distance

34.97mi

Elevation +

1506f

TrailRank

28

This takes you along the Beach, past Venice, Santa Monica Pier, up San Vincente to the Manderville Fire Road. The ride, up to the Fire Road is either Road OR MTB. After you get the the fire trail, I don't recommend th...

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Crystal Springs/San Andreas Lake

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near Millbrae Meadows, California (United States)

jdabisch

Distance

16.53mi

Elevation +

633f

TrailRank

28

Paved path along several lakes. Easy scenic ride. Plenty of joggers, walkers, and deer too. And numerous restrooms along the path.

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Squaw (Olympic) Valley - Tahoe City, CA Bike Path

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near Olympic Valley, California (United States)

jimbob5.0

Distance

5.34mi

Elevation +

246f

TrailRank

27

Super scenic mild grade VERY popular bike path along the Truckee River. 10.5 mile round trip. See roiling rapids, summer rafters, clear emerald water, lush green plants. Large parking lot with brick pit toilet at star...

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Famosa Slough - Spanish Landing

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near Loma Portal, California (United States)

james condon

Distance

10.27mi

Elevation +

197f

TrailRank

27

From West Point Loma Blvd at Famosa Slough: to Nimitz, short block on Rosecrans, thru south edge of Liberty Station, across bike/pedestrian bridge to explore western edge of SD Airport, then bike/pedestrian path under N ...

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Cycling - San Francisco, CA

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near Fishermans Wharf, California (United States)

ant1606

Distance

26.45mi

Elevation +

1594f

TrailRank

27

Cycling - Nice day out with rental bikes. Golden Gate Bridge, the Presidio, Golden Gate Park, the Painted Ladies. Minor ups-and-downs, great scenery.

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MARCO SANTA CLARITA HALF CENTURY

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near Saugus, California (United States)

Jose Juan Vega

Distance

50.27mi

Elevation +

2421f

TrailRank

27

9 YEAR OLD MARCO COMPLETED HIS FIRST HALF CENTURY RIDING HIS PINARELLO FTP0. HE COMPLETED THE SANTA CLARITA HALF CENTURY WITH OVER 2,500 FT OF VERTICAL CLIMBING IN 5.5 HOURS. CONGRATS MARCO. A VERY DIFFICULT TASK FOR A V...

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LMU Tour

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near Playa Vista, California (United States)

Johan Takeshi

Distance

19.54mi

Elevation +

226f

TrailRank

24

This is a short route that goes around Loyola Marymount University (LMU). Again, a small hill getting up the the University, but flat before and after that. Also, a few short segments on trafficked roads, but mostly bike...

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San Francisco - Bike The Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito and Tiburon

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near Fort Mason, California (United States)

Klariviere

Distance

29.52mi

Elevation +

1329f

TrailRank

24

Bike The Bridge to Sausalito and Tiburon The most popular route from Blazing Saddles takes you along San Francisco’s stunning waterfront, across the Golden Gate Bridge and down to the picturesque seaside towns of Saus...

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Pacific Coast Hightway - Day 1

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near Oakland, California (United States)

tucsonjhall

Distance

47.97mi

Elevation +

1683f

TrailRank

24

This day's 'tracks' were manually drawn because I accidentally deleted by track points. The rest are based on GPS data from my unit on the bike.

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Climb Catalina to Santa Barbara into O. B.

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near Loma Portal, California (United States)

james condon

Distance

9.91mi

Elevation +

348f

TrailRank

24

Ignore total time on this trail; I forgot to close it for 4 hours after completing. From West Point Loma Blvd at Adrian, ride around Famosa Slough to climb to Famosa Blvd bridge over Nimitz. Then start gradual climb up C...

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