Old La Honda Road – Stevens Creek Reservoir loop from Saratoga

Old La Honda Road – Stevens Creek Reservoir loop from Saratoga

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3.2

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Old La Honda Road – Stevens Creek Reservoir loop from Saratoga

04:00

77.1km

1,340m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

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After 51.4 km for 290 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.29 km

Route 9

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

This long climb starts pretty easy, then gets more challenging. The last 1.5 miles are taxing on the legs. On the other hand, riding down is exhilarating; you have the …

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24.3 km

Skyline Boulevard Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

A nice place to pause and catch the view before zipping down the hill on either side. There's a wooden fence where you can lean your bike for a moment.

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31.7 km

Old La Honda Road

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Once the "real" climb on Old La Honda starts (roughly at the first hairpin curve), it lasts for almost exactly three miles until you meet with Skyline Boulevard, and averages …

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44.2 km

Junipero Serra Boulevard

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Junipero Serra Boulevard has a generous, paved bike lane in both directions for the entire length of the ride.
Car traffic is everpresent on this route, and it can get …

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49.9 km

Bol Park Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Excellent paved north-south dedicated car-free bike trail between Palo Alto and Los Altos.

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52.1 km

Palo Alto-Los Altos Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Palo Alto-Los Altos Bike and Pedestrian Path, also known as the Hetch Hetchy Trail, is a well-maintained multi-use route that connects Los Altos Avenue to Arastradero Road. It’s popular …

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67.0 km

Stevens Creek Reservoir spans 87 acres and is surrounded by a 1,063-acre park. Visitors can enjoy hiking, horseback riding, picnicking, and limited fishing. Seasonal boating for low-power boats is available …

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77.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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