Sunol Depot – Niles Canyon Railway loop from Sunol

Sunol Depot – Niles Canyon Railway loop from Sunol

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Sunol Depot – Niles Canyon Railway loop from Sunol

01:07

26.9km

130m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Tips

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 10.00 km for 68 m

After 16.2 km for 123 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

43 m

Sunol Depot

Highlight • Historical Site

The Sunol Depot houses the Niles Canyon Railway, a museum that showcases the role of the railroad in the development of California, as well as the United States.

Tip by

112 m

Sunol Historic Railroad Station

Highlight • Historical Site

Sunol is a nice little town, known for its historic railroad system. You'll find a bar and a café there.

Tip by

6.89 km

Stony Brook Park & Canyon Entrance

Highlight • Canyon

This branch of the old Niles Canyon Railway lines is now a museum line to the historic train depot.

Tip by

10.5 km

Alameda Creek Waterfall and Picnic Area

Highlight • Waterfall

This small picnic area right next to the trail is the perfect spot for a shady break on your ride.

Tip by

16.3 km

Alameda Creek Trail - Niles Junction

Highlight • Trail

Paved bike trails on both sides of the river

Tip by

24.1 km

Niles Canyon Railway

Highlight • Historical Site

The history of trains in Niles Canyon dates back to the building of the original transcontinental railroad. The first Western Pacific Railroad Company (formed in 1862) started construction in San …

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26.9 km

End point

Train Station

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