Littlejohn's Creek – Stanislaus River Bridge loop from Oakdale

Littlejohn's Creek – Stanislaus River Bridge loop from Oakdale

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Littlejohn's Creek – Stanislaus River Bridge loop from Oakdale

03:33

85.3km

400m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Woodward Reservoir Regional Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.1 km

Woodward Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

This beautiful reservoir spans 2,900 acres and is home to the vast Woodward Regional Park, an outdoor wonderland for recreation and camping. Surrounding the lake are over 100 campsites, beaches, concessions, restrooms, and picnic areas, for plenty of options to enjoy spending time outdoors. There are paved roads around the western shore, with free entry for cyclists.

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19.5 km

Woodward Reservoir dam 🌊

Highlight • Monument

23.5 km

Littlejohn's Creek

Highlight • River

This picturesque creek is one of several that winds through the heart of nearby farms and agricultural fields in this area. It is home to plenty of largemouth bass and bluegill, making it a favorite among local anglers looking for a tranquil place to cast their line.

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43.4 km

Schell Road

Highlight • Trail

Option for a rural road alternative into the foothill ranches area

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44.9 km

Knight's Ferry General Store, Saloon, and Grill 🍺

Highlight • Pub

An institution in town since the Gold Rush times

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45.3 km

Stanislaus River Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The modern bridge across the Stanislaus River is not as cool as the historic wooden covered bridge just half a mile upstream, but it's wide and smooth, with protected sidewalks and bike lanes.

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46.1 km

50s Roadhouse

Highlight • Restaurant

This classic 1950s American restaurant is a small gem and a lovely place to stop and grab a bite to eat when you're passing through. It is one of the few dining options available in the Stanislaus River Valley and offers an outside dining area surrounded by pastoral views, horses, and llamas.

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55.0 km

Willms Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This road has limited traffic, perfect for a great ride through endless little hills surrounded by open fields. It runs through the small town of Warnerville, comprised of only a few farmhouses and railroad tracks, once a film set location for the movie “High Noon” in 1956.

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85.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

82.0 km

2.43 km

932 m

Surfaces

71.2 km

14.1 km