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Portola Road – Old La Honda Road loop from Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve

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United States

California

San Mateo County

Portola Road – Old La Honda Road loop from Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve

Hard

5.0

(9960)

11,615

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Portola Road – Old La Honda Road loop from Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve

04:00

53.7km

1,240m

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: March 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 468 m for 212 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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573 m

Alpine Pond

Highlight • Lake

The shores of this lovely pond are full of moisture-loving plants such as willow, dock, and cattails. If you spend time here, you can expect to see lots of wildlife …

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17.9 km

Rossotti's Alpine Inn

Highlight • Pub

This fantastic tavern, founded in 1852, is the second oldest in the state. It features a large, beer garden-style outdoor area with plenty of shade. An extensive beer and food …

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22.1 km

Portola Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a beautiful stretch of road going through Portola Valley. It's a great place for a shaded ride on a winding stretch of road.

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24.4 km

Old La Honda Road

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

3 miles of great winding mountain road. It ascends from the Palo Alto side up to the Skyline road. Quite narrow in places and fairly steep, but only light car use means this is a fun road climb.

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30.7 km

Old La Honda Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Old La Honda Road is a paved road with a steady incline. There has been a recent uptick in car traffic along this road, so be cautious. This road has …

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42.2 km

Alpine Road through Redwood Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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

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51.6 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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51.6 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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53.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.1 km

4.85 km

3.96 km

1.73 km

146 m

Surfaces

52.0 km

1.04 km

598 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (730 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Friday 22 May

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Portola Road – Old La Honda Road loop from Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve

Alpine Pond

Rossotti's Alpine Inn

Portola Road

Old La Honda Road

Old La Honda Road

Alpine Road through Redwood Forest

Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve

View of Skyline Ridge

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