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Alfred Zampa Memorial Bridge – Carquinez Scenic Drive through loop from Pacheco

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Contra Costa County

Alfred Zampa Memorial Bridge – Carquinez Scenic Drive through loop from Pacheco

Moderate

4.5

(2566)

11,835

riders

Alfred Zampa Memorial Bridge – Carquinez Scenic Drive through loop from Pacheco

02:39

54.7km

590m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Carquinez Strait Regional Shoreline

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

14.5 km

Benicia-Martinez Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Nice bridge with a separate bike path and great views of the Carquinez Strait. A good sunset spot!

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2

19.0 km

Old Pier - Benicia Carquinez view

Highlight • Structure

Probably a private fishing pier, decaying romantically.

Tip by

3

20.4 km

Carquinez Strait Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here, at the northwest corner of Alvarez Ninth Street Park, is a nice vista point over the Carquinez Strait. There is a wooden viewpoint, and it is a nice stop to snap a few photos.

Tip by

4

21.9 km

Mike Taugher Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

nice bike path with beautiful views of Benicia State Park

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5

31.8 km

Alfred Zampa Memorial Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This beautiful bridge with a separate bike path that has great views of the Carquinez Strait.

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6

38.5 km

Carquinez Scenic Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Fantastic winding paved road with spectacular views that's mostly reserved for bikes.

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7

43.3 km

Carquinez Scenic Drive through

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Great paved bike trail through a shaded area with several great viewpoints across the bay.

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8

46.5 km

Alhambra Cemetery and Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

Alhambra Cemetery and the adjacent St. Catherine Catholic Cemetery sit quietly on the hillside above Martinez, offering views of the Carquinez Strait and a glimpse into Contra Costa County’s early …

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B

54.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.2 km

20.6 km

4.81 km

2.99 km

165 m

Surfaces

46.0 km

8.44 km

391 m

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Comments

June 8, 2025,Foreign Shores

...for me anyway. I hadn't done this loop before. Great group and day for a man-powered foray into the blue yonder

September 1, 2024,40mi loop around the Carquinez Straight, from Pleasant Hill/ Reliez Valley, via Benicia-Martinez Bridge and Alfred Zampa Memorial Bridge

I accidentally forgot to restart recording a couple of times. Hence, the recorded distance is a bit less than the actual distance.

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