Table Top overlook – Northern Briones Crest loop from Lafayette

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Table Top overlook – Northern Briones Crest loop from Lafayette

Hard

3.4

(12)

riders

Table Top overlook – Northern Briones Crest loop from Lafayette

03:34

30.7km

1,160m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 10.8 km for 234 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.62 km

Lafayette Ridge upper Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Boasting some of the best views per inch in Briones Regional Park, the steep dirt double-track trail along the narrow crest of Lafayette Ridge drops southeast from here.

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5.02 km

Briones Crest Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Some surprisingly serious climbing to get up, but rewarded with perhaps the best views along the highest part of the Briones crest. Thankfully the live oak trees provide good shade along the ridge.

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9.34 km

Table Top overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Brilliantly placed bench on a knob with sweeping views to the North and West, at the intersection of Briones Crest, Table Top, and Spengler Trails.

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20.1 km

Maricich Lagoon

Highlight • Lake

Maricich Lagoon is a lovely, small, crystal lagoon in the Briones Regional Park area, adding to the peace and diverse nature of the park.

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20.8 km

Northern Briones Crest

Highlight • Trail

Wide double-track trail on good gravel and compacted dirt that may be the most gradual route to climb to Briones Peak.

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20.8 km

Briones Crest Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Briones Crest Trail is a gravel road that is used to connect with Seaborg trail. The trail itself is not spectacular, but the views are impressive.

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21.9 km

Briones Peak

Highlight • Summit

High point in Briones Regional Park with sweeping surround views.

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27.4 km

Springhill Trail junction

Highlight • Trail

You can continue on Lafayette Ridge Trail from here if you're up for some more adventure. The route connects to Briones Crest Trail, offering multiple miles of riding opportunities to explore the vast and beautiful Briones Park.

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