Ravenswood Open Space Preserve – Ravenswood Open Space Preserve loop from East Palo Alto

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Ravenswood Open Space Preserve – Ravenswood Open Space Preserve loop from East Palo Alto

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Ravenswood Open Space Preserve – Ravenswood Open Space Preserve loop from East Palo Alto

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14.1km

20m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 379 m for 122 m

After 13.6 km for 122 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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711 m

View of West Bay With Mission Peak on the Horizon

Highlight • Viewpoint

1.72 km

Ravenswood Boardwalk

Highlight • Bridge

This boardwalk allowed for the Bay Trail connection without disruption to the ecology of the marsh.

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2.30 km

Ravenswood Open Space Preserve

Highlight • Natural

Ravenswood Preserve, a 376-acre wetland in the San Francisco Bay, is a great spot for birdwatching and family fun. Open from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour …

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2.94 km

Ravenswood Open Space Preserve

Highlight • Natural

Ravenswood Preserve, a 376-acre wetland in the San Francisco Bay, is a great spot for birdwatching and family fun. Open from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour …

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5.29 km

View of Palo Alto Airport Runway

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this spot on the SF Creek Path, you get a truly wild view of the Palo Alto Airport. You can see straight down the runway and if you're lucky, planes might be taking off and landing overhead!

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5.40 km

This small stream has managed to largely avoid development, and therefor can offer a glimpse of what the area looked like before modern times. You can also use the creek and the delineator between San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.

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