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Charleston Slough – Pelican Island at Adobe Creek loop from The Girls' Middle School

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Charleston Slough – Pelican Island at Adobe Creek loop from The Girls' Middle School

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Charleston Slough – Pelican Island at Adobe Creek loop from The Girls' Middle School

01:27

18.2km

40m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 11, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.77 km

Adobe Creek Loop Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Trailhead to a network of paved and gravel trails

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2.64 km

Charleston Slough

Highlight • Natural

Charleston Slough is a marsh on the western shore of San Francisco Bay. It is a popular birding spot with a pleasant trail system.

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3.38 km

This spot is a fantastic place to view the many American White Pelicans and other birds on the island of Adobe Creek. A lovely bench is here, ideal for taking a quiet break and capturing some beautiful photos.

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8.43 km

San Francisquito Creek

Highlight • River

This small stream has managed to largely avoid development, and therefor can offer a glimpse of what the area looked like before modern times. You can also use the creek and the delineator between San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.

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8.55 km

View of Palo Alto Airport Runway

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this spot on the SF Creek Path, you get a truly wild view of the Palo Alto Airport. You can see straight down the runway and if you're lucky, planes might be taking off and landing overhead!

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14.6 km

Adobe Creek Loop Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Adobe Creek Loop Trail is a very nice path running along the eastern edge of Byxbee Park. The entire way you are treated to views of the surrounding marshes, Charleston …

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16.2 km

Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Bikeable gravel trail, worth exploring to stay closer along the shore

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18.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.37 km

6.48 km

3.09 km

238 m

Surfaces

11.5 km

4.78 km

1.94 km

Elevation

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Thursday 28 May

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Charleston Slough – Pelican Island at Adobe Creek loop from The Girls' Middle School

Adobe Creek Loop Trailhead

Charleston Slough

Pelican Island at Adobe Creek

San Francisquito Creek

View of Palo Alto Airport Runway

Adobe Creek Loop Trail

Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve Trailhead

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