Lime Ridge is a region situated on the eastern edge of Walnut Creek, California, characterized by its rolling grasslands, oak woodlands, and chaparral. This diverse landscape provides panoramic views of Mount Diablo and the surrounding East Bay valleys. The area's extensive trail network and varied terrain make it suitable for several sports like road cycling and touring cycling.
Lime Ridge offers numerous routes for outdoor activities, with a focus on cycling through its varied…
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59.4km
02:48
610m
610m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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46.7km
01:49
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120m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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66.4km
03:00
550m
550m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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43.6km
02:00
270m
270m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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39.0km
02:29
430m
430m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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29.0km
01:45
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170m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.48km
00:30
20m
20m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Lime Ridge is an open space located on the eastern edge of Walnut Creek, California. It features rolling grasslands, oak woodlands, and chaparral, offering panoramic views of Mount Diablo and the East Bay valleys. The area is known for its extensive trail network.
Lime Ridge provides opportunities for outdoor activities, primarily focusing on cycling. The region is suitable for Road cycling and Touring cycling, with a variety of trails available for exploration.
Lime Ridge offers a range of cycling routes suitable for both Road cycling and Touring cycling. The trails vary from broad dirt paths through grasslands to more challenging routes with elevation changes. komoot provides guides such as Road Cycling Routes around Lime Ridge and Cycling around Lime Ridge.
Yes, Lime Ridge offers trails suitable for beginners and leisurely rides, particularly broad dirt trails through rolling grasslands. Out of approximately 19 miles (30.6 km) of trails, 2 miles (3.2 km) are considered easy.
Lime Ridge includes challenging routes with steep climbs and descents for experienced cyclists. Approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) of the 19 miles (30.6 km) of trails are rated as difficult, providing options for more advanced riders.
Lime Ridge offers panoramic views of Mount Diablo and the surrounding East Bay valleys from its ridgelines. The area also holds historic significance, with remnants of late 19th and early 20th-century limestone quarries still visible.
Lime Ridge Open Space features an extensive trail network covering approximately 25 miles (40.2 km) across 1226 acres (496 hectares). This network provides numerous opportunities for various outdoor activities, especially cycling.
Yes, Lime Ridge connects to other open spaces, such as Acalanes Ridge Open Space, offering extended cycling opportunities. Connections to Mount Diablo State Park and Briones Regional Park are also possible, though they may involve crossing streets.
Lime Ridge is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 50 visitors having shared their experiences. The routes available in the region have an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
komoot offers dedicated guides for exploring Lime Ridge. These include Road Cycling Routes around Lime Ridge for road cyclists and Cycling around Lime Ridge for general cycling.
The official website for Lime Ridge is limeridge.ca. This site provides information relevant to the area.
For more information regarding Lime Ridge, contact can be made via phone at +1 905-387-4455. For inquiries related to the City of Walnut Creek's Open Space division, the number is 925-943-5899.

