Kings Mountain Road – Old La Honda Road loop from Cañada College

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Kings Mountain Road – Old La Honda Road loop from Cañada College

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Kings Mountain Road – Old La Honda Road loop from Cañada College

03:06

41.9km

960m

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:

Huddart County Park

El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.75 km

Woodside Store (Historic Site)

Highlight • Historical Site

Trails looping around and through the open air pioneer settlement museum. Even if inside displays should be closed it's interesting and some buildings have windows to peek through

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11.2 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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14.7 km

Morena Sierra

Highlight • Summit

Morena Sierra is a peak within the Santa Cruz Mountains with an elevation of 2,417 feet; not to be confused with the Morena Sierra range of Spain.

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15.3 km

Skeggs Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Popular meeting point for mountain bike rides along Skyline and El Corte de Madera Preserve on the West. Sweeping views from the overlook to the East.

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21.6 km

Alice's Restaurant at La Honda and Skyline Junction

Highlight • Restaurant

Great place for a break in a beautiful, peaceful spot among the redwoods. The restaurant is popular with locals, motorcyclists, hikers, and cyclists, and is the perfect place for a cold drink after finishing the climb up.

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21.6 km

Mountain Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

This is where La Ronda Road meets Skyline Boulevard. After the climb, it’s the perfect place to recharge and grab something to eat at one of the nearby restaurants or grocery stores. Alise's Restaurant is a popular one.

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29.4 km

Old La Honda Road

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

3 miles of great winding mountain road. It ascends from the Palo Alto side up to the Skyline road. Quite narrow in places and fairly steep, but only light car use means this is a fun road climb.

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38.4 km

Woodside

Highlight • Settlement

Woodside is a historic town-turned upscale community along the old wagon path from San Francisco to Santa Clara. The downtown is a great place to take a break from your …

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