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Old La Honda Road – West Old La Honda Road loop from Portola Valley

Old La Honda Road – West Old La Honda Road loop from Portola Valley

Hard

2.6

(20)

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Old La Honda Road – West Old La Honda Road loop from Portola Valley

03:34

48.1km

1,170m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 31.5 km for 8 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.05 km

Portola Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a beautiful stretch of road going through Portola Valley. It's a great place for a shaded ride on a winding stretch of road.

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4.26 km

Old La Honda Road

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Once the "real" climb on Old La Honda starts (roughly at the first hairpin curve), it lasts for almost exactly three miles until you meet with Skyline Boulevard, and averages …

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9.50 km

West Old La Honda Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Old La Honda road is the perfect detour if you want to avoid the traffic on the main La Honda road. The pavement is in excellent condition, there is barely …

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22.1 km

Alpine Road through Redwood Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Beautiful ride through an old-growth redwood forest and a stream.

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34.0 km

Borel Hill

Highlight • Summit

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

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34.9 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.

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36.4 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 …

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48.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.7 km

7.74 km

4.94 km

4.18 km

2.43 km

140 m

Surfaces

36.8 km

10.2 km

944 m

131 m

Elevation

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Highest point (770 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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Old La Honda Road – West Old La Honda Road loop from Portola Valley

Portola Road

Old La Honda Road

West Old La Honda Road

Alpine Road through Redwood Forest

Borel Hill

Skyline Boulevard Viewpoint

Mindego Hill Windmill

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