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Sheep Camp Trail in Belmont – Top of John Brooks Trail loop from San Mateo

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San Mateo County

Sheep Camp Trail in Belmont – Top of John Brooks Trail loop from San Mateo

Moderate

3.2

(19)

77

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Sheep Camp Trail in Belmont – Top of John Brooks Trail loop from San Mateo

01:49

21.0km

390m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 7.67 km for 229 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

2.13 km

Upper Crystal Springs Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Crystal Springs Reservoir, nestled in the northern Santa Cruz Mountains, consists of two artificial lakes formed along the San Andreas Fault and is ideal for hiking and wildlife viewing. Originally …

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2

5.13 km

Sheep Camp Trail in Belmont

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A gravel cut-through (gets under 280) between the top of Belmont and Cañada Rd, with a few very nice vistas of the peninsula. It has about 1/4 mile of 5-6% …

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3

8.12 km

Top of John Brooks Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the top of the John Brooks Trail, you're treated to peaceful views of the surrounding San Francisco Peninsula Watershed.

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4

13.0 km

Lake Road Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

About 5% gradient - MTB not necessary here (unlike much of Waterdog)

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5

15.7 km

Sheep Camp Trail (Gravel Connector between Belmont-Cañada Roads)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great way to get over 280 heading either way. Not too steep. Mostly dirt, but some parts are loose gravel. Should probably have at least 32mm tires for this one.

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B

21.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.83 km

5.89 km

4.53 km

1.06 km

685 m

Surfaces

7.73 km

6.79 km

4.25 km

2.22 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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