Sneath Lane Trailhead – Sneath Lane Trail loop from Milagra Ridge

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Sneath Lane Trailhead – Sneath Lane Trail loop from Milagra Ridge

Moderate

4.9

(5211)

14,500

riders

Sneath Lane Trailhead – Sneath Lane Trail loop from Milagra Ridge

00:55

12.2km

280m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: August 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.44 km

Sneath Lane Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Starting point of a initially paved wide trail to bike up to the ridge, with great views across San Francisco bay

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2.90 km

Sneath Lane Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Good wide trail to bike up to the ridge, with great views

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5.31 km

San Francisco Bay Discovery Site

Highlight • Monument

Memorial near the spot where the Spanish colonial Portola Expedition on Nov 4, 1769 saw San Francisco Bay for the first time.

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5.38 km

Portolá Discovery Site Monument

Highlight • Monument

This is the spot from which participants of the Portola Expedition saw the San Francisco Bay for the very first time. It's essentially the spot at which the existence of …

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6.37 km

Nike Missile Site

Highlight • Historical Site

Nike Missile Sites were Cold War-era anti-aircraft missile sites in the United States, designed to defend against potential Soviet air attacks. This site was in place to San Francisco.

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8.11 km

Sneath Lane Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Sneath Lane Trail is an almost 2-mile-long trail that takes you up to Sweeney Ridge. You need to climb to get to the top, but the elevation is gradually, so it is not a challenging trail.

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12.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.51 km

3.79 km

866 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.4 km