Los Altos-Palo Alto Bike Trail – Kings Mountain Road loop from Sunnyvale

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Los Altos-Palo Alto Bike Trail – Kings Mountain Road loop from Sunnyvale

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Los Altos-Palo Alto Bike Trail – Kings Mountain Road loop from Sunnyvale

08:45

128km

2,170m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: October 1, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Wunderlich County Park

Huddart County Park

Sam McDonald County Park

Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve (closed area)

Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve (closed area)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

4.07 km

Stevens Creek Trail Bridge Over Central Expressway

Highlight • Bridge

Here, Stevens Creek Trail Bridge passes over Central Expressway. This bridge is for bike and foot traffic only. It has a wooden broadwalk and has fencing over the sides and top, totally closing it in.

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10.3 km

Los Altos-Palo Alto Bike Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Nice paved shortcut trail without cars, also called Hetch Hetchy Trail

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18.5 km

Rossotti's Alpine Inn

Highlight • Pub

This fantastic tavern, founded in 1852, is the second oldest in the state. It features a large, beer garden-style outdoor area with plenty of shade. An extensive beer and food …

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22.8 km

Portola Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a beautiful stretch of road going through Portola Valley. It's a great place for a shaded ride on a winding stretch of road.

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37.1 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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47.9 km

Tunitas Creek Road

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Tunitas Creek Road is a popular road climb leading up to Kings Mountain. It is normally low traffic and takes you pass beautiful forest and farms.

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79.7 km

Memorial County Park

Nature Reserve

88.0 km

Alpine Road through Redwood Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Beautiful ride through an old-growth redwood forest and a stream.

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117 km

Lincoln Park

Highlight • Parking

This scenic linear park, separating Los Altos from Los Altos Hills, offers a smooth, uninterrupted route ideal for a relaxing bike ride. Cyclists can enjoy its shaded paths, spot public …

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128 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types