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Half Moon Bay

Kings Mountain Road – Purisima Creek Trailhead loop from Half Moon Bay

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United States
California
San Mateo County
Half Moon Bay

Kings Mountain Road – Purisima Creek Trailhead loop from Half Moon Bay

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2.8

(7)

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Kings Mountain Road – Purisima Creek Trailhead loop from Half Moon Bay

03:28

47.7km

930m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: May 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve

Burleigh H. Murray Ranch State Park

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary

Waypoints

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Start point

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1

2.95 km

Wavecrest Open Space Beach, Half Moon Bay Bird Trail

Highlight • Beach

Spectecular views down to the beach from the clifftop trails meandering along the edge

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2

3.06 km

Wavecrest Open Space Preserve

Highlight • Trail

This nature preserve has more than a mile of multi-use trails — mostly singletrack. It's also a serious hot spot for birding, and there's access to a quiet beach as well.

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3

30.6 km

Kings Mountain Road

Highlight • Cycleway

An awesome descent or ascent following the pretty, tree lined mountain road. There aren't many cars, but it's not a wide road so do watch out and enjoy the road rather than race it.

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4

31.1 km

Skyline Boulevard - Purisima Creek section

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Skyline Boulevard, also known as State Route 35, offers a scenic drive through the majestic redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains and Bay Area. Winding through forests, open spaces, and …

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5

32.0 km

Purisima Creek Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Wide forest road that's bikeable for all bikes, particularly easy going downhill, leading down with a moderate slope along Purisima Creek to Higgins Rd which is paved and connects onward to the coastal trails along Half Moon Bay.

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6

34.8 km

Upper Purisima Creek Trail 🌲

Highlight • Trail

While the lower half of the Purisima Creek Trail has some relaxing flat or mildly inclined sections, the upper section of the trail becomes quite steep, particularly the last 2 miles.

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7

38.7 km

Purisima Creek Redwoods trailhead

Highlight • Trail

As you explore, you will find yourself surrounded by a dense canopy of trees that offer ample shade all day long. Feel free to make use of the nearby stream …

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8

38.9 km

Higgins Canyon Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Higgins Canyon Road, located near Half Moon Bay in San Mateo County, California, is a scenic and narrow route that is popular among cyclists. The road begins in the quaint …

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47.7 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.4 km

7.80 km

7.54 km

5.68 km

2.29 km

Surfaces

28.5 km

14.4 km

3.91 km

916 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (640 m)

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