Borel Hill – Gazos Creek Beach loop from Franklin Point Trailhead

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Borel Hill – Gazos Creek Beach loop from Franklin Point Trailhead

Hard

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Borel Hill – Gazos Creek Beach loop from Franklin Point Trailhead

06:40

98.7km

1,560m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: August 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Sam McDonald County Park

Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve (closed area)

Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve (closed area)

Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve

Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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22.0 km

Memorial County Park

Nature Reserve

30.3 km

Alpine Road through Redwood Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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

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39.8 km

Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

Russian Ridge is an incredible 3,137-acre preserve that boasts a rich diversity of plants and wildlife, steep forested canyons, and grasslands, with abundant wildflowers in the spring. The open ridge …

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39.9 km

View of Skyline Ridge

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

It's all downhill from here! It's a pretty awesome section all the way to San Gregorio Beach.

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41.7 km

Borel Hill

Highlight • Summit

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

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52.2 km

Mountain Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

This is where La Ronda Road meets Skyline Boulevard. After the climb, it’s the perfect place to recharge and grab something to eat at one of the nearby restaurants or grocery stores. Alise's Restaurant is a popular one.

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92.4 km

Pistachio Beach

Highlight • Beach

Small sandy beach cove with quick access from the Hwy as well as from the side road to the lighthouse

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97.1 km

Gazos Creek Beach

Highlight • Beach

This small and tranquil beach forms where Gazos Creek meets the ocean, creating a large pool behind the beach where it's common to see various birds. There is a parking area next to the beach.

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