Piedmont Ponds – Upper Penitencia Creek loop from Berryessa

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Piedmont Ponds – Upper Penitencia Creek loop from Berryessa

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Piedmont Ponds – Upper Penitencia Creek loop from Berryessa

01:06

12.7km

220m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.32 km

Piedmont Ponds

Highlight • Lake

The Piedmont Ponds on the Penitencia Creek Trail are a collection of small ponds in San José just off this popular multi-use path. This is a nice spot to begin …

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3.16 km

Alum Rock Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Alum Rock Park is open 8am to a half-hour after sunset. This 720 acre park is home to a whole host of outdoor activities including running, hiking, equestrian sports, and …

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4.52 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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6.56 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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9.65 km

Alum Rock Park - Penitencia Creek Road entrance

Highlight • Rest Area

Alum Rock Park is one of California’s oldest municipal parks, it was founded in 1872.

This is the main entrance to the park with parking and facilities.

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10.7 km

Penitencia (Gross) Ponds

Highlight • Structure

Visitors to the Penitencia Creek Trail can view the water-filled Dr. Robert W. Gross Recharge Ponds. These ponds, part of a system designed to recharge underground aquifers, are crucial for …

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