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Water Dog Lake – Top of John Brooks Trail loop from Redwood City

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Mountain biking trails
United States
California
San Mateo County
Redwood City

Water Dog Lake – Top of John Brooks Trail loop from Redwood City

Moderate

4.9

(2957)

8,035

riders

Water Dog Lake – Top of John Brooks Trail loop from Redwood City

03:32

40.9km

870m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 29.2 km for 121 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

13.3 km

View of the Hills Near the Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

Such peaceful views at this spot on the trail after a long hike!

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19.1 km

Sugarloaf Mountain

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3

25.1 km

Water Dog Lake

Highlight • Lake

Watch out for poison oak when hiking around Water Dog Lake! As long as you avoid the three-leaved menace, you'll find some nice dirt trails, and welcome shade from oak trees, around this lake.

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4

25.2 km

Water Dog Lake

Highlight • Lake

This lake is actually an obstructed stream, once dammed up to provide water to nearby Belmont. Now it's a fantastic recreation site, with several loops of trails that are good for hiking, running and biking.

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5

26.3 km

Top of John Brooks Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the top of the John Brooks Trail, you're treated to peaceful views of the surrounding San Francisco Peninsula Watershed.

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B

40.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.9 km

8.67 km

7.16 km

5.42 km

4.51 km

192 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.0 km

16.6 km

4.78 km

2.06 km

294 m

259 m

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Highest point (210 m)

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Tuesday 13 October

24°C

9°C

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