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California
Santa Clara County
Palo Alto

Frenchman's Tower loop from Congregation Beth Am

Hard

3.2

(12)

30

riders

Frenchman's Tower loop from Congregation Beth Am

03:06

38.2km

990m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 27, 2026

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.66 km

Frenchman's Tower

Highlight • Monument

This two-story structure stands 32 feet tall and resembles something out of medieval times. Built in 1875 by a reclusive French refugee who fled France after the Franco-Prussian War, it …

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2

16.3 km

This pond rests atop the San Andreas Fault, causing an indentation that later filled up from an underground spring. Unfortunately, the water isn't easily visible due to the overgrowth of …

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3

19.5 km

Ridge Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Ridge Trail gives you pretty views to the bay and the Santa Clara Valley (through high grass, depending on the season).

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38.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.5 km

3.92 km

3.24 km

2.65 km

610 m

260 m

Surfaces

31.6 km

5.89 km

575 m

113 m

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Highest point (770 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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