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San Francisco Bay Trail – Charleston Slough loop from Computer History Museum

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San Francisco Bay Trail – Charleston Slough loop from Computer History Museum

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San Francisco Bay Trail – Charleston Slough loop from Computer History Museum

01:37

20.9km

50m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.17 km

Permanente Creek - Shoreline Park

Highlight • River

The creek almost regained a natural setting despite that the Bay wetlands along Mountain View were covered by landfill in the mid 20th century, and have been transformed into parks and golf courses later.

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1.61 km

Rengstorf Mansion

Highlight • Historical Site

Bremen/Germany-born landowner, agro-merchant, and wealthy philanthropist Henry Rengstorff built his Villa here in 1886. Restored with period furniture today it is a free museum.

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2.06 km

San Francisco Bay Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Bay Trail is a flat and picturesque paved path around the wetlands of Shoreline Lake Park. The trail can be crowded on weekends, and there is not a lot …

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3.63 km

Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

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

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4.79 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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5.53 km

Pelican Island at Adobe Creek

Highlight • Lake

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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10.6 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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12.4 km

Palo Alto Duck Pond

Lake

20.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.37 km

7.35 km

3.61 km

800 m

635 m

159 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

7.89 km

798 m

481 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 12 August

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San Francisco Bay Trail – Charleston Slough loop from Computer History Museum

Permanente Creek - Shoreline Park

Rengstorf Mansion

San Francisco Bay Trail

Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve Trailhead

Charleston Slough

Pelican Island at Adobe Creek

San Francisquito Creek

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