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Chaparral Trail – Rambler Trail loop from San Mateo

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Mountain biking trails

United States

California

San Mateo County

Chaparral Trail – Rambler Trail loop from San Mateo

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(19)

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Chaparral Trail – Rambler Trail loop from San Mateo

01:49

20.9km

380m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.30 km for 168 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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292 m

View of Upper Crystal Springs Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

There are a handful of trails here which treat you to views of the foothills across the reservoir. Upper Crystal Springs Reservoir provides water to the San Francisco Peninsula, and you can bike along its entire eastern shoreline.

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2.13 km

Upper Crystal Springs Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Crystal Springs Reservoir, nestled in the northern Santa Cruz Mountains, consists of two artificial lakes formed along the San Andreas Fault and is ideal for hiking and wildlife viewing. Originally …

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5.13 km

Sheep Camp Trail in Belmont

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A gravel cut-through (gets under 280) between the top of Belmont and Cañada Rd, with a few very nice vistas of the peninsula. It has about 1/4 mile of 5-6% …

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5.44 km

Lake Road Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

About 5% gradient - MTB not necessary here (unlike much of Waterdog)

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10.0 km

Chaparral Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Chaparral Trail is an easy trail that can be ridden in both directions. A great trail for a ride with the whole family.

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11.1 km

Rambler Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

I highly recommend riding Rambler Trail. It is one of the best mountain bike trails in Waterdog. Rambler Trail has also a very cool feature that leads you to the roof of an old abandoned car.

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12.8 km

Top of John Brooks Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the top of the John Brooks Trail, you're treated to peaceful views of the surrounding San Francisco Peninsula Watershed.

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15.6 km

Sheep Camp Trail (Gravel Connector between Belmont-Cañada Roads)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great way to get over 280 heading either way. Not too steep. Mostly dirt, but some parts are loose gravel. Should probably have at least 32mm tires for this one.

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20.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.90 km

5.80 km

4.46 km

864 m

851 m

Surfaces

7.67 km

6.46 km

4.36 km

2.21 km

182 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Thursday 3 September

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Chaparral Trail – Rambler Trail loop from San Mateo

View of Upper Crystal Springs Reservoir

Upper Crystal Springs Reservoir

Sheep Camp Trail in Belmont

Lake Road Trail

Chaparral Trail

Rambler Trail

Top of John Brooks Trail

Sheep Camp Trail (Gravel Connector between Belmont-Cañada Roads)

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