Westminster Woods – Gleason Beach loop from Grove of the Old Trees

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Westminster Woods – Gleason Beach loop from Grove of the Old Trees

Hard

4.6

(6835)

7,596

riders

Westminster Woods – Gleason Beach loop from Grove of the Old Trees

04:05

61.8km

860m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Tips

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Sonoma Coast State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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Highlight • Bridge

Look out, Bigfoot lives in these woods 👣🌲

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Westminster Woods

Highlight • Forest

Redwoods and pine groves hide a variety of religious camps and retreats

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Monte Rio Community Beach

Beach

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Russian River bridge — Bridgehaven

Highlight • Bridge

Strategic bridge along Coastal Highway 1, just before the intersection with Russian River Road. A long-standing Russian ethnic food restaurant and a couple of b&b are south of the bridge

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Gleason Beach

Highlight • Beach

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Carmet Beach Overlook 🌊

Highlight • Viewpoint

Dramatic clifftop overlook, no beach access, no restrooms

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Arched Rock Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Best view from the South to see the big arch in the rock about half a mile north out in the water

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Coleman Overlook 🌊 Sonoma Coast State Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Dramatic clifftop overlook, no beach access

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Salmon Creek

Lake

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Coastal Prairie Trailhead, Bodega Dunes 🌿

Highlight • Trail

New smooth gravel trail connecting Bodega Bay with Salmon Creek, between the dunes and the highway. Parallel to Hwy 1 but safely far enough away in nature that you even don't see or hear any cars.

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61.8 km

End point

Parking

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