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Palo Alto

Borel Hill – Boronda Lake loop from California Avenue

Hard

2.7

(17)

88

riders

Borel Hill – Boronda Lake loop from California Avenue

03:27

46.5km

980m

Cycling

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

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Foothills Nature Preserve

Foothills Open Space Preserve

Los Trancos Open Space Preserve

Monte Bello Open Space Preserve

Coal Creek Open Space Preserve

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.29 km

Kite Hill Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Kite Hill Park is a lovely, low-key stop during your ride. Nestled in a small residential area, it features open grassy slopes—ideal for a quick picnic. You can also follow …

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2

3.85 km

Old Page Mill Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This winding side road is very lightly trafficked and carries you between Stanford and the Palo Alto hills with partial shade the entire way. On the east side of the road you will find Frenchman's Tower, and old brick landmark.

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3

21.2 km

Borel Hill

Highlight • Summit

Borel Hill is the highest point in the preserve at 2,575 feet (784 meters), with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean to the west and across the San Francisco Bay …

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4

21.2 km

Borel Hill

Highlight • Summit

Spectacular 360° surround views from the top of the hill (2513 feet / 766 meters).

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5

21.4 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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6

36.2 km

Boronda Lake

Highlight • Lake

Part of the 1,400-acre Foothills Nature Preserve, where animals like to see deer and coyotes are common, though bobcat sighting are more rare.

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B

46.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.7 km

8.04 km

5.03 km

1.71 km

1.43 km

500 m

170 m

Surfaces

41.9 km

3.12 km

1.07 km

409 m

112 m

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Thursday 12 November

23°C

9°C

11 %

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