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Carmel Valley Village

Watkins Road – Lovers Point Beach loop from Carmel Valley

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Mountain biking trails
United States
California
Monterey County
Carmel Valley Village

Watkins Road – Lovers Point Beach loop from Carmel Valley

Hard

2.8

(29)

41

riders

Watkins Road – Lovers Point Beach loop from Carmel Valley

05:57

96.9km

1,050m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 74.2 km for 154 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

27.7 km

Watkins Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Soft singletrack trails parallel this paved road from the car parking area into the forested Mountain bike trail el-Dorado.

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2

37.9 km

A crown-jewel of Californian bike trails, this stretch of the coastal path along Monterey Bay is smoothly paved and wide, perfect for fast rides between Monterey and Castroville (and onward to Santa Cruz on less-well developed trails.)

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45.1 km

Monterey State Beach

Beach

4

52.2 km

Lovers Point Beach

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful beach

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5

54.6 km

Crespi Pond

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Crespi Pond is a great place to stop, take a break and admire its abundant wildlife.

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6

56.8 km

Asilomar State Beach

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Asilomar State Beach is a small and narrow 1-mile strip of soft sandy beach and rugged Pacific coastline.

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7

61.5 km

Point Joe

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Coastal trail is a flat and easy run with nice views and a sound and smell of the ocean. The waves are smashing against the rocks here.

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8

61.6 km

Point Joe Vista Point

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At the end of the 19th century there were wooden huts. Chinese immigrants had built them. They made their living by fishing, selling shells and pebbles polished to a high …

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9

68.8 km

Ghost Trees at Pescadero Point

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Pescadero Point is a fantastic spot to view the ghost trees and offers spectacular ocean views, along with fascinating rock formations. This area is known for its legendary big waves, …

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74.3 km

Carmel Beach

Beach

B

96.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

56.2 km

19.7 km

12.0 km

6.54 km

1.46 km

619 m

562 m

Surfaces

67.9 km

21.6 km

2.74 km

2.23 km

1.59 km

921 m

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