Vallejo Mill Historical Park – Old Mission San Jose loop from Fremont

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Vallejo Mill Historical Park – Old Mission San Jose loop from Fremont

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Vallejo Mill Historical Park – Old Mission San Jose loop from Fremont

02:47

45.0km

420m

Cycling

Moderate 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 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.09 km

Alameda Creek Trail - Niles Junction

Highlight • Trail

Paved bike trails on both sides of the river

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5.45 km

Historic Niles Station Memorial Sculptures

Highlight • Monument

Humorous modern sculptures at the site of the historic Niles train station

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6.20 km

Vallejo Mill Historical Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Today a park with picnic area, restrooms, and lawns, hydropower was once the driver of early industrial development at the mouth of Niles canyon.

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10.9 km

Railroad Bay in Fremont Central Park

Highlight • Cycleway

Excellent dedicated bike trail avoiding roads, following the rail line through Fremont Central Park.

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16.1 km

Old Mission San Jose

Highlight • Religious Site

Nestled in Fremont just north of San Jose, Old Mission San José, originally built by the Spanish in 1797, was painstakingly restored after decades of neglect. Visitors can step into …

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16.9 km

Ohlone College

Highlight • Rest Area

Great starting point, not only for those pursuing an education, but also a popular entry to the trails around and up to the summit of Mission Peak.

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36.2 km

Ohlone Native American Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

The Ohlone Indian Cemetery, located in Fremont, is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. This land, given back to the Ohlone Indians in the 1960s by the Bishop …

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