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Half Moon Bay

Top of the climb – Purisima Creek Trailhead loop from Half Moon Bay

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United States
California
San Mateo County
Half Moon Bay

Top of the climb – Purisima Creek Trailhead loop from Half Moon Bay

Hard

4.8

(7956)

8,611

riders

Top of the climb – Purisima Creek Trailhead loop from Half Moon Bay

03:54

46.4km

840m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Burleigh H. Murray Ranch State Park

Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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7.46 km

Top of the climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

After a long climb up Higgins Canyon Road, this is the top and end of the climbing. There is a good view of the valley and surrouding hills.

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2

16.2 km

Purisima Creek Trailhead

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Wide forest road that's bikeable for all bikes, particularly easy going downhill, leading down with a moderate slope along Purisima Creek to Higgins Rd which is paved and connects onward to the coastal trails along Half Moon Bay.

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16.2 km

Skyline Boulevard - Purisima Creek section

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Skyline Boulevard, also known as State Route 35, offers a scenic drive through the majestic redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains and Bay Area. Winding through forests, open spaces, and …

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4

26.6 km

As you explore, you will find yourself surrounded by a dense canopy of trees that offer ample shade all day long. Feel free to make use of the nearby stream …

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5

39.1 km

Promontory cliff overlooking long stretches of beach to both sides. A steep foot trail leads down the cliffs to the beach

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6

39.4 km

Beautiful single track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Super nice flat stretch of single track on the coast, gets a little confusing though going through the Ritz Carlton golf course

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7

41.3 km

This scenic, championship-level course offers 36 holes of golf on a bluff overlooking the ocean.

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46.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.3 km

13.6 km

7.28 km

5.71 km

1.59 km

Surfaces

24.3 km

19.3 km

1.64 km

1.34 km

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Highest point (640 m)

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