View of Laguna Seca Racetrack – West Carmel River Valley Road loop from WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

View of Laguna Seca Racetrack – West Carmel River Valley Road loop from WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

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View of Laguna Seca Racetrack – West Carmel River Valley Road loop from WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

06:41

146km

1,660m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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828 m

View of Laguna Seca Racetrack

Highlight • Viewpoint

The top of a steep climb up from the entrance to Laguna Seca. Nice view of the racetrack and the Highway 68 corridor.

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10.4 km

Toro County Park & Estates

Highlight • Trail

Large county park with great gravel trails in the golden hills, excellent picnic spots for a break, and majestic redwood groves

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62.9 km

Pinnacles NP View

Highlight • Viewpoint

View of the Pinnacles National Park across the vineyards near Soledad, CA

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73.0 km

Top of Carmel Valley Road looking into the Arroyo Seco descent

Highlight • Viewpoint

130 km

Carmel Valley Village is a picturesque, small, rural community nestled in the rolling hills of Monterey County close to the coast and Carmel-by-the-Sea. Known for its world-class wineries, art galleries, …

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133 km

West Carmel River Valley Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The road down the Carmel Valley to the Ocean parallels the river and has a wide shoulder.

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137 km

Laureles Grade Panorama

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A classic Monterey County climb with sweeping switchbacks and big views over Carmel Valley. It’s a tough but rewarding ride—steady grades, little traffic, and a perfect spot to pause at …

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146 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

137 km

7.43 km

1.21 km

324 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

145 km

955 m

411 m

Elevation

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Highest point (730 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

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Wednesday 7 October

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Comments

April 9, 2022,Sea Otter Classic Gran Fondo

This is a great route! We did cheat a little and cut out Laureles Grade to make it a full loop. Carmel Valley Road is a beautiful road and @bbaehrens and I love this fondo! It is like riding through the salad bowl of California up and over into wine country. Make sure to bring plenty of water - Arroyo …

October 9, 2021,Sea Otter Classic Gran Fondo

Sea Otter Classic Gran Fondo - this is a classic route to check out Carmel Valley. We "cheated" a little by skipping Laurels Grade at the end. You go through the garden bowl of the Salinas Valley and up and over into Carmel Valley. This is a must do route.