Inspiration Point Overlook – Skyline Boulevard loop from El Cerrito Plaza

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Inspiration Point Overlook – Skyline Boulevard loop from El Cerrito Plaza

Hard

4.7

(2009)

6,060

riders

Inspiration Point Overlook – Skyline Boulevard loop from El Cerrito Plaza

04:22

64.4km

1,080m

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: August 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Tilden Regional Park

Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve

Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.63 km

Inspiration Point Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Overlook down to San Pablo Dam and along the Sam Pablo ridge into the Tilden Nature Area

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20.3 km

View of Bear Creek

Highlight • Viewpoint

This view of Bear Creek lets bikers peer down into the Bear Creek section of the Briones Reservoir, which has two sources for its water, one source is local and one source is imported.

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40.1 km

Redwood Grove

Highlight • Forest

Surprisingly tall second growth redwood tree giants, that seem to still have ideal growth conditions in this canyon.

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44.7 km

Skyline Boulevard

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

With rolling climbs up and down, this area is wooded, paved, and often foggy. When the fog breaks, enjoy photo opportunities of the Bay Area.

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61.1 km

Cedar Rose Park, located on the Ohlone Greenway, is a 5-acre park with two play areas, picnic sites with BBQ grills, and sports courts. It has a public restroom, allows dogs, and provides picnic tables. Open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., the park features a fenced tot lot, a large green field, and a playground for older children, making it a popular family destination.

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62.0 km

Codornices Creek crossing

Highlight • Bridge

This crossing was created by the Friends of Five Creeks as part of one of their larger restoration projects that began in 1999 to revive the area where Codornices Creek crosses the Ohlone Greenway. Inspired and led by local architect Todd Jersey, the project has transformed the site by replacing ivy and trash with native plants, improving access, and adding a beautiful observation railing.

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62.6 km

Albany Library Murals

Highlight • Monument

The public library is right across the street from the Ohlone Greenway. This pretty little red and white striped building is open to the public and has clean restrooms, WiFi, and water fountains as well as books.

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