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Monte Rio

Gleason Beach – Duncan's Cove loop from Monte Rio

Routes
Road cycling routes
United States
California
Sonoma County
Monte Rio

Gleason Beach – Duncan's Cove loop from Monte Rio

Hard

5.0

(1886)

12,544

riders

Gleason Beach – Duncan's Cove loop from Monte Rio

08:36

145km

2,740m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 19, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 91.7 km for 6.47 km

After 102 km for 65 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

95 m

Monte Rio

Highlight • Beach

Great beach on the north shore of the Russian River, both sides of the bridge

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2

14.0 km

Salmon Creek Stables

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Very enjoyable smooth rural road with little traffic, here passing along horse guest ranches.

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3

18.9 km

Bodega Highway follows scenic Salmon Creek for a few miles as both wind through the Sonoma countryside. Keep an eye out for wineries in the rolling hills.

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4

33.3 km

Coleman Valley Road

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Great climb towards the ridge, awesome views on a sunny/clear day...

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5

47.0 km

Gleason Beach

Highlight • Beach

The small cove with only a tiny sandy beach at high tide is dominated by three imposing rocks standing partially in the ocean, partially on the beach

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6

47.8 km

Duncan's Cove

Highlight • Viewpoint

Overlook of the beach and rest area along the coastal highway. Another actually more scenic access is at a turn-off bit further north with a loop road to access this …

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7

53.3 km

Russian River Vista Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Last meander of the long and winding river before it reaches the Pacific. Small roadside viewing area.

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8

64.0 km

Meyers Grade Road

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Well, this one is tough. Two miles of mostly 12-15% with a few 18% grades. Luckily not a lot of traffic and the cows cheer you on.

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74.6 km

Fort Ross State Historic Park

Nature Reserve

94.0 km

Kruse Rhododendron State Natural Reserve

Nature Reserve

B

145 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

104 km

40.0 km

530 m

255 m

Surfaces

80.1 km

58.5 km

6.18 km

272 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (520 m)

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Saturday 23 May

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