Shoreline Lake – San Francisco Bay Trail loop from East Palo Alto

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Shoreline Lake – San Francisco Bay Trail loop from East Palo Alto

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Shoreline Lake – San Francisco Bay Trail loop from East Palo Alto

01:44

26.5km

50m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.12 km

San Francisquito Creek

Highlight • River

This small stream has managed to largely avoid development, and therefor can offer a glimpse of what the area looked like before modern times. You can also use the creek and the delineator between San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.

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8.21 km

Pelican Island at Adobe Creek

Highlight • Lake

This spot is a fantastic place to view the many American White Pelicans and other birds on the island of Adobe Creek. A lovely bench is here, ideal for taking a quiet break and capturing some beautiful photos.

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8.94 km

Charleston Slough

Highlight • Natural

Charleston Slough is a marsh on the western shore of San Francisco Bay. It is a popular birding spot with a pleasant trail system.

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10.1 km

Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Bikeable gravel trail, worth exploring to stay closer along the shore

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10.6 km

Shoreline Lake

Highlight • Lake

The Shoreline Regional Park was created in the 1960s, 70s and 80s from an area of landfill, wasteland, wetland and old farm land. It's now capped and managed as a …

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11.0 km

San Francisco Bay Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Bay Trail is a flat and picturesque paved path around the wetlands of Shoreline Lake Park. The trail can be crowded on weekends, and there is not a lot …

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12.5 km

Rengstorf Mansion

Highlight • Historical Site

Bremen/Germany-born landowner, agro-merchant, and wealthy philanthropist Henry Rengstorff built his Villa here in 1886. Restored with period furniture today it is a free museum.

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26.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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