Eagle Rock – Upper Penitencia Creek loop from Alum Rock Park

Mountain biking trails

Eagle Rock – Upper Penitencia Creek loop from Alum Rock Park

Moderate

4.5

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15,245

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Eagle Rock – Upper Penitencia Creek loop from Alum Rock Park

01:24

11.5km

460m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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7.33 km

Todd L. Quick Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail can be ridden in either direction and plays out similarly no matter how you ride it. A short, switchbacky climb is rewarded with a fun twisty descent. If …

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8.82 km

Eagle Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is a cool rock formation in the Alum Rock Park. From here you can pause and enjoy one of the best views of the South Bay in the area.

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10.0 km

You can find free parking and restrooms by the side of the creek. From here you have the option of many different hilly but nontechnical trails up to Eagle Rock, Inspiration Point, Boccardo, or along the creek side.

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Alum Rock — Upper Penitencia Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Upper Penitencia Creek Trail runs through Alum Rock Park and connects to many of the area's trails. The trail itself is an easy gravel ride for beginners and kids, but many of the adjoining trails are more challenging.

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11.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.25 km

3.76 km

1.46 km

Surfaces

7.01 km

2.35 km