Arastradero Lake – Bowl Loop Jumps loop from Foothill College

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Arastradero Lake – Bowl Loop Jumps loop from Foothill College

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Arastradero Lake – Bowl Loop Jumps loop from Foothill College

01:43

22.6km

380m

Cycling

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

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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292 m

Adobe Creek

Highlight • River

Adobe Creek flows from the Santa Cruz mountains to the Palo Alto Flood Basin. It used to be a perennial stream with lots of fish but has been canalised and …

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9.51 km

Arastradero Lake

Highlight • Lake

Arastradero Lake is nestled in the hills of the Enid Pearson-Arastradero Preserve. The lake is surrounded by oak trees and can get quite dry in the summer.

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10.8 km

Sobey Pond

Highlight • Lake

Sobey Pond is a tranquil oasis nestled along the Arastradero Creek Trail, with its still waters reflecting the surrounding verdant trees. This pristine pond serves as an integral water source …

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11.9 km

Arastradero Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

What a great place for a break in Arastradero. Relax and enjoy the wonderful view.

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11.9 km

View of Pearson-Arastradero Preserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

Just right off the picnic bench area lies a viewpoint of the Pearson-Arastradero Preserve. An open meadow offers views of the preserve and surrounding mountains. It's a nice shaded area for a break!

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12.8 km

Bowl Loop Jumps

Highlight • MTB Park

This area has some short but steep downhill and uphill sections around a 'bowl' like terrain and a small network of trails. Good area to practice MTB riding/jumps.

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14.3 km

Enid Pearson–Arastradero Preserve

Highlight • Trail

Enid Pearson-Arastradero Preserve offers rolling grasslands mixed with oak and evergreen trees. The trail system starts on pavement and transitions to packed dirt and gravel—great for bikes with wider tires …

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