Miwok Meadows – Bay View Trail loop from China Camp State Park

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Miwok Meadows – Bay View Trail loop from China Camp State Park

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Miwok Meadows – Bay View Trail loop from China Camp State Park

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16.8km

520m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 12.5 km for 555 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.04 km

Miwok Meadows

Highlight • Natural

Miwok Meadows is a beautiful and tranquil place in the Park, surrounded by dark green bay trees and tall oaks. Flora and fauna are diverse, with well-maintained, easy trails to …

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2.34 km

Back Ranch Meadows Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

The campground offers fantastic walk-in, tent-only campsites to spend the night in the Park and enjoy a peaceful retreat from the city. The sites are on a first-come, first-serve basis …

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3.77 km

Shoreline Trailhead

Highlight • Parking

China Camp State Park charges an entrance fee to explore the grounds, either by car or per person. Annual parking + trail passes are available, or you can purchase a …

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4.36 km

Bay View Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This multi-use trail winds through switchbacks, coastal hills and woodlands throughout the Park. Several wildflower varieties line the path through madrone and coast live oak with great views of San …

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5.88 km

Bay View Trail

Highlight • Trail

Attention novice riders: This is a perfect trail for everybody new on a mountain bike. On top of that Bay View Trail – as the name already suggests – offers magnificent views of the San Pablo Bay.

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15.0 km

Shoreline Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail runs most of the Park's length near the San Pablo Bay shoreline and winds through its interior, with various options for short or long loops with plenty of …

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15.2 km