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Redtail Loop Trail – Arastradero Lake loop from Stanford

Redtail Loop Trail – Arastradero Lake loop from Stanford

Moderate

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(7368)

11,442

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Redtail Loop Trail – Arastradero Lake loop from Stanford

02:01

32.4km

390m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.11 km

Old Page Mill Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This winding side road is very lightly trafficked and carries you between Stanford and the Palo Alto hills with partial shade the entire way. On the east side of the road you will find Frenchman's Tower, and old brick landmark.

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9.21 km

Redtail Loop Trail

Highlight • Trail

Redtail Loop is the perfect beginner mountain bike trail. The trail is easy and not technical at all.

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12.2 km

Arastradero Lake

Highlight • Lake

Arastradero Lake is nestled in the hills of the Enid Pearson-Arastradero Preserve. The lake is surrounded by oak trees and can get quite dry in the summer.

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13.6 km

Sobey Pond

Highlight • Lake

Sobey Pond is a tranquil oasis nestled along the Arastradero Creek Trail, with its still waters reflecting the surrounding verdant trees. This pristine pond serves as an integral water source …

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15.3 km

Bowl Loop Jumps

Highlight • MTB Park

This area has some short but steep downhill and uphill sections around a 'bowl' like terrain and a small network of trails. Good area to practice MTB riding/jumps.

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17.5 km

Enid Pearson–Arastradero Preserve

Highlight • Trail

Enid Pearson-Arastradero Preserve offers rolling grasslands mixed with oak and evergreen trees. The trail system starts on pavement and transitions to packed dirt and gravel—great for bikes with wider tires …

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22.3 km

Rossotti's Alpine Inn

Highlight • Pub

This fantastic tavern, founded in 1852, is the second oldest in the state. It features a large, beer garden-style outdoor area with plenty of shade. An extensive beer and food …

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30.8 km

Arizona Garden, Stanford University

Highlight • Natural

Arizona Garden is also known as the Cactus Garden. The garden features a variety of unique plants, including columnar, barrel, and monstrose cacti, as well as succulents like Aloes, Crassulas, and rosette-forming Agaves.

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31.3 km

Stanford Arboretum

Forest

32.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.7 km

8.65 km

5.20 km

3.88 km

511 m

444 m

Surfaces

18.1 km

7.32 km

4.91 km

1.82 km

286 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Saturday 23 May

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Redtail Loop Trail – Arastradero Lake loop from Stanford

02:01h

32.4km

390m

Redtail Loop Trail – Arastradero Lake loop from Stanford

Old Page Mill Road

Redtail Loop Trail

Arastradero Lake

Sobey Pond

Bowl Loop Jumps

Enid Pearson–Arastradero Preserve

Rossotti's Alpine Inn

Arizona Garden, Stanford University

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