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Pulgas Water Temple – Water Dog Lake loop from Huddart County Park

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United States
California
San Mateo County

Pulgas Water Temple – Water Dog Lake loop from Huddart County Park

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(9527)

16,656

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Pulgas Water Temple – Water Dog Lake loop from Huddart County Park

02:12

35.0km

460m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very 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: April 8, 2026

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Huddart County Park

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Start point

Parking

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2.10 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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2

11.7 km

Pulgas Water Temple

Highlight • Monument

San Francisco built Pulgas Water Temple as a monument to the engineering marvel that brought Hetch Hetchy water more than 160 miles across California from Yosemite National Park in the …

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3

14.8 km

Sheep Camp Trail in Belmont

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A gravel cut-through (gets under 280) between the top of Belmont and Cañada Rd, with a few very nice vistas of the peninsula. It has about 1/4 mile of 5-6% …

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4

17.2 km

Water Dog Lake

Highlight • Lake

This lake is actually an obstructed stream, once dammed up to provide water to nearby Belmont. Now it's a fantastic recreation site, with several loops of trails that are good for hiking, running and biking.

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5

17.8 km

Lake Road Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

About 5% gradient - MTB not necessary here (unlike much of Waterdog)

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6

20.5 km

Great way to get over 280 heading either way. Not too steep. Mostly dirt, but some parts are loose gravel. Should probably have at least 32mm tires for this one.

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35.0 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.8 km

8.10 km

8.10 km

2.56 km

1.28 km

259 m

Surfaces

22.0 km

9.28 km

2.14 km

1.50 km

106 m

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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