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Portola Road – Pulgas Water Temple loop from Los Altos Hills

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Portola Road – Pulgas Water Temple loop from Los Altos Hills

Hard

2.6

(3)

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Portola Road – Pulgas Water Temple loop from Los Altos Hills

04:20

69.3km

750m

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: April 8, 2026

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Wunderlich County Park

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Start point

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5.74 km

Rossotti's Alpine Inn

Highlight • Pub

This fantastic tavern, founded in 1852, is the second oldest in the state. It features a large, beer garden-style outdoor area with plenty of shade. An extensive beer and food …

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10.0 km

Portola Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a beautiful stretch of road going through Portola Valley. It's a great place for a shaded ride on a winding stretch of road.

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16.5 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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24.8 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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40.8 km

Upper Crystal Springs Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Crystal Springs Reservoir, nestled in the northern Santa Cruz Mountains, consists of two artificial lakes formed along the San Andreas Fault and is ideal for hiking and wildlife viewing. Originally …

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51.9 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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69.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.5 km

14.7 km

7.57 km

1.32 km

879 m

286 m

116 m

Surfaces

66.6 km

2.73 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Sunday 10 May

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Portola Road – Pulgas Water Temple loop from Los Altos Hills

Rossotti's Alpine Inn

Portola Road

Woodside

Pulgas Water Temple

Upper Crystal Springs Reservoir

Woodside Store (Historic Site)

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