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Water Dog Lake – Top of John Brooks Trail loop from Belmont

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United States
California
San Mateo County
Belmont

Water Dog Lake – Top of John Brooks Trail loop from Belmont

Moderate

4.6

(1854)

10,321

riders

Water Dog Lake – Top of John Brooks Trail loop from Belmont

01:17

12.4km

330m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 1.34 km for 181 m

After 7.71 km for 229 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.23 km

Water Dog Lake

Highlight • Lake

Watch out for poison oak when hiking around Water Dog Lake! As long as you avoid the three-leaved menace, you'll find some nice dirt trails, and welcome shade from oak trees, around this lake.

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2

8.15 km

Top of John Brooks Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the top of the John Brooks Trail, you're treated to peaceful views of the surrounding San Francisco Peninsula Watershed.

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12.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.16 km

3.76 km

1.49 km

Surfaces

9.07 km

1.73 km

1.38 km

114 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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