Mike Taugher Trail – Carquinez Strait Trail loop from Benicia

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Mike Taugher Trail – Carquinez Strait Trail loop from Benicia

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Mike Taugher Trail – Carquinez Strait Trail loop from Benicia

01:39

25.5km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.16 km

Mike Taugher Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

nice bike path with beautiful views of Benicia State Park

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3.57 km

En-Route Camping Area - Dillon Point Road

Highlight • Rest Area

Great option to camp if you have a vehicle. Apparently tent camping is not allowed ...

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6.21 km

Dillon Point 🌉 Carquinez Strait beach 🏖️

Highlight • Beach

Small lighthouse and beach with views of the Strait and bridge

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7.94 km

Carquinez Strait Trail

Highlight • Trail

Smooth gravel/dirt trail looping around the upper contours of the Dillon Point headlands with great views of the strait, Mount Diablo, and the bridges.

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17.3 km

Benicia Recreational Boat Port Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

A well sheltered port extends out into the Carquinez Strait, for yachts, recreational boats and small fishing vessels.

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21.3 km

Benicia Bridges Vista Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Worth the detour and uphill climb to reach this elevated view point with a great perspective angle

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21.4 km

Benicia Bridges Vista Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Best vista of all three bridges from the northern high point

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22.9 km

Benicia Arsenal

Highlight • Historical Site

Military Fort 1849-1964

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25.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.4 km

5.35 km

3.01 km

1.42 km

1.21 km

181 m

Surfaces

17.7 km

4.40 km

3.14 km

356 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Tuesday 3 November

18°C

10°C

89 %

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Mike Taugher Trail – Carquinez Strait Trail loop from Benicia

Mike Taugher Trail

En-Route Camping Area - Dillon Point Road

Dillon Point 🌉 Carquinez Strait beach 🏖️

Carquinez Strait Trail

Benicia Recreational Boat Port Overlook

Benicia Bridges Vista Point

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