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Borel Hill – Skyline Boulevard Viewpoint loop from Portola Valley

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Borel Hill – Skyline Boulevard Viewpoint loop from Portola Valley

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3.0

(25)

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Borel Hill – Skyline Boulevard Viewpoint loop from Portola Valley

02:44

25.3km

640m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Windy Hill Open Space Preserve

Coal Creek Open Space Preserve

Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve

Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve

Audubon Society

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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10.4 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).

Tip by

11.9 km

Borel Hill

Highlight • Summit

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

Tip by

13.0 km

Skyline Boulevard Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

A nice place to pause and catch the view before zipping down the hill on either side. There's a wooden fence where you can lean your bike for a moment.

Tip by

14.2 km

View of the Pacific Ocean from Russian Ridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

From up here on the ridge you get great sweeping views across the foothills. On a clear day you can see out west to the Pacific Ocean.

Tip by

14.6 km

Mindego Hill Windmill

Highlight • Viewpoint

This spot has a lovely wooden platform with a bench where you can take a break and enjoy the panoramic views of the Silicon Valley side of Mindego Hill, which is below you. The classic windmill is up the hill to your left.

Tip by

25.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.31 km

5.89 km

5.29 km

4.88 km

944 m

Surfaces

9.60 km

8.62 km

4.31 km

2.46 km

260 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (770 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Monday 10 August

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Borel Hill – Skyline Boulevard Viewpoint loop from Portola Valley

Ridge Trail

Borel Hill

Skyline Boulevard Viewpoint

View of the Pacific Ocean from Russian Ridge

Mindego Hill Windmill

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