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Charleston Slough – Pelican Island at Adobe Creek loop from Shoreline Amphitheatre

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Charleston Slough – Pelican Island at Adobe Creek loop from Shoreline Amphitheatre

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Charleston Slough – Pelican Island at Adobe Creek loop from Shoreline Amphitheatre

01:11

13.8km

50m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.7 km for 90 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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469 m

Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Bikeable gravel trail, worth exploring to stay closer along the shore

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480 m

Shoreline Interpretive Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Start/end of a loop trail through the protected wetlands on the San Francisco Bay shoreline between Palo Alto and Mountain View, with informative panels on the nature and human history of the area. To follow the loop trail see komoot.com/tour/7562409

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772 m

Adobe Creek Loop Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Trailhead to a network of paved and gravel trails

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1.65 km

Charleston Slough

Highlight • Natural

Charleston Slough is a marsh on the western shore of San Francisco Bay. It is a popular birding spot with a pleasant trail system.

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2.39 km

Pelican Island at Adobe Creek

Highlight • Lake

This spot is a fantastic place to view the many American White Pelicans and other birds on the island of Adobe Creek. A lovely bench is here, ideal for taking a quiet break and capturing some beautiful photos.

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6.41 km

Byxbee Park

Highlight • Trail

This 150-acre park provides miles of trails for hiking, running, and biking along the waterfront of Matadero Creek. Throughout the area, there are plenty of opportunities for birding, showcasing a wide variety of species.

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12.5 km

San Francisco Bay Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Bay Trail is a flat and picturesque paved path around the wetlands of Shoreline Lake Park. The trail can be crowded on weekends, and there is not a lot …

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13.6 km

Shoreline Lake and Trailhead Palo Alto Wetlands

Highlight • Lake

Small parking area with trails leading east around Shoreline Lake, and west on a loop around part of the Palo Alto marsh.

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13.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

2.53 km

289 m

266 m

253 m

224 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

2.84 km

407 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 23 May

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Charleston Slough – Pelican Island at Adobe Creek loop from Shoreline Amphitheatre

Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve Trailhead

Shoreline Interpretive Trailhead

Adobe Creek Loop Trailhead

Charleston Slough

Pelican Island at Adobe Creek

Byxbee Park

San Francisco Bay Trail

Shoreline Lake and Trailhead Palo Alto Wetlands

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