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Ralston Bike Trail – Pulgas Water Temple loop from Belmont

Ralston Bike Trail – Pulgas Water Temple loop from Belmont

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2.9

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Ralston Bike Trail – Pulgas Water Temple loop from Belmont

01:44

25.7km

400m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: June 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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44 m

Belmont CalTrain Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Once part of the Southern Pacific Railroad, this station is now served by local and limited-service Caltrain operations.

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3.13 km

Lake Road Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

About 5% gradient - MTB not necessary here (unlike much of Waterdog)

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5.68 km

Sheep Camp Trail in Belmont

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A gravel cut-through (gets under 280) between the top of Belmont and Cañada Rd, with a few very nice vistas of the peninsula. It has about 1/4 mile of 5-6% …

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11.0 km

Ralston Bike Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Ralston Bike Trail is a paved path connecting the Belmont community to the Crystal Springs Trail. Stretching one mile, it runs from the Ralston Avenue interchange at Highway 92, …

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13.3 km

Upper Crystal Springs Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Crystal Springs Reservoir, nestled in the northern Santa Cruz Mountains, consists of two artificial lakes formed along the San Andreas Fault and is ideal for hiking and wildlife viewing. Originally …

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14.9 km

Pulgas Water Temple

Highlight • Monument

San Francisco built Pulgas Water Temple as a monument to the engineering marvel that brought Hetch Hetchy water more than 160 miles across California from Yosemite National Park in the …

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15.8 km

Sheep Camp Trail (Gravel Connector between Belmont-Cañada Roads)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great way to get over 280 heading either way. Not too steep. Mostly dirt, but some parts are loose gravel. Should probably have at least 32mm tires for this one.

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25.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

7.14 km

3.96 km

2.57 km

1.45 km

241 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.2 km

8.54 km

793 m

193 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Friday 14 August

22°C

14°C

19 %

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Ralston Bike Trail – Pulgas Water Temple loop from Belmont

Belmont CalTrain Station

Lake Road Trail

Sheep Camp Trail in Belmont

Ralston Bike Trail

Upper Crystal Springs Reservoir

Pulgas Water Temple

Sheep Camp Trail (Gravel Connector between Belmont-Cañada Roads)

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