Calaveras Reservoir Road – Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park loop from Cropley

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Calaveras Reservoir Road – Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park loop from Cropley

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Calaveras Reservoir Road – Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park loop from Cropley

05:12

80.2km

1,080m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Ed R. Levin County Park

Sunol Regional Wilderness

Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

9.69 km

Calaveras Reservoir Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice winding, paved road that runs along the perimeter of Calaveras Reservoir. The road passes through rolling hills and gives you great views of the reservoir.

Tip by

34.1 km

Sunol Historic Railroad Station

Highlight • Historical Site

Sunol is a nice little town, known for its historic railroad system. You'll find a bar and a café there.

Tip by

36.4 km

Arroyo de la Laguna

Highlight • River

It's great to ride along the river here.

Tip by

37.1 km

Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park, Oak Tree Picnic area

Highlight • Rest Area

Trailhead into the expansive regional park, with nice picnic area and restrooms also useful for a break if just passing by

Tip by

37.2 km

Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park

Highlight • Forest

Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park spans 9,090 acres and overlooks Pleasanton and the Livermore Valley. The park features an extensive multi-use trail system that offers magnificent views of the surrounding canyons and panoramic vistas from the ridgetop.

Tip by

40.3 km

Castlewood Country Club - Valley Golf Course

Highlight • Structure

The Castlewood Country Club is a private 36-hole facility. The property dates back to the late 1800s and now offers tennis courts, Bocce courts, pool, fitness center, to go with the two golf courses.

Tip by

59.1 km

Calaveras Reservoir Scenic Segment

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice ten mile segment climbing out of Milpitas away from development into the rural Calaveras Valley. Interesting to see the rebuilt Calaveras Dam, completed after a nine year seismic retrofit in 2019.

Tip by

80.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

57.5 km

19.9 km

2.44 km

327 m

Surfaces

79.9 km