Santa Rosa Creek Reservoir – Swimming Beach loop from Santa Rosa Downtown
Santa Rosa Creek Reservoir – Swimming Beach loop from Santa Rosa Downtown
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Santa Rosa Creek Reservoir – Swimming Beach loop from Santa Rosa Downtown
05:00
90.4km
1,040m
Road cycling
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: April 22, 2026
Tips
Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route
After 9.99 km for 79 m
After 13.4 km for 170 m
After 79.6 km for 170 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
Get Directions
614 m
Santa Rosa Creek Bike Bridge - Joe Rodota Trailhead
Highlight • Bridge
Tip by
1.47 km
Prince Greenway Park
Highlight • Trail
Tip by
7.47 km
Santa Rosa Creek Reservoir
Highlight • Lake
Tip by
7.93 km
Santa Rosa Reservoir - North Loop
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Tip by
10.0 km
Swimming Beach
Highlight • Beach
Pleasant beach cafe and snack shack.
Given the number of geese and kids the water quality is probably better early in the season.
Tip by
90.3 km
Railroad Depot Square 🚂 Santa Rosa
Highlight • Historical Site
Tip by
90.4 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
38.2 km
32.2 km
12.7 km
6.48 km
321 m
284 m
222 m
Surfaces
47.2 km
42.4 km
778 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (650 m)
Lowest point (50 m)
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Description
If you're looking for a demanding road cycling adventure that truly earns its reward, the Santa Rosa Creek Reservoir – Swimming Beach loop from Santa Rosa Downtown is a difficult 56.2-mile (90.4 km) route with a substantial 3417 feet (1042 metres) of climbing, typically taking around 5 hours. This is a serious ride for experienced cyclists with very good fitness, offering a diverse journey through Sonoma County's landscapes.
What to expect on Santa Rosa Creek Reservoir – Swimming Beach loop from Santa Rosa Downtown
This road cycling route offers a varied and picturesque journey, starting with the largely flat and paved Santa Rosa Creek Trail, which provides a smooth ride with underpasses, keeping you away from car traffic. As you continue, the terrain shifts; beyond Willowside Road, the Santa Rosa Creek Trail transitions to gravel, and the south side of the creek is exclusively gravel, so be prepared for mixed surfaces. You'll pass tranquil waterways, agricultural fields, expansive vineyards, and distant mountains like Mount Saint Helena, making for a scenic ride that demands very good fitness.
Planning your visit
This challenging loop is rated as a hard road ride, requiring over five hours to complete, so plan for an early start to make the most of daylight. While many roads in the Santa Rosa area have seen recent paving, be aware that some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult, potentially requiring you to push your bike. The Santa Rosa Creek Trail offers a safe, shaded connection to the popular Santa Rosa Creek Reservoir and the Swimming Beach at Spring Lake, which are excellent destinations for a mid-ride break.
Trail details
- Distance: 56.2 miles (90.4 km)
- Elevation gain: 3417 feet (1042 metres)
- Difficulty: difficult
- Estimated time: 5 hours
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