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Alameda Creek Trail to the Bay – Bayview Trail Observation Deck loop from Union City

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Alameda Creek Trail to the Bay – Bayview Trail Observation Deck loop from Union City

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16,465

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Alameda Creek Trail to the Bay – Bayview Trail Observation Deck loop from Union City

01:11

21.0km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 1, 2026

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1.87 km

San Francisco Bay Trail along Alameda Creek

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The San Francisco Bay Trail is a long bike route, and the Alameda Creek section is a nice, paved part of it. This segment is just one part of the …

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3.89 km

San Francisco Bay Trail along Alameda Creek

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Excellent paved trail along the South side of the creek, dedicated to just biking and free from car traffic, with spectacular views

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6.80 km

Alameda Creek Trail to the Bay

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Final segment of the excellent paved SF Bay Trail along Alameda Creek, from Coyote Hills Regional Park out to the mouth of the creek into the bay.

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13.7 km

Bayview Trail Observation Deck

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After a short climb from the Red Hill Trailhead, enjoy a beautiful view of the surrounding area and the bay. From here, you can backtrack to continue onto the Red …

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15.2 km

Alameda Creek Trail

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The Alameda Creek Trail runs from the mouth of Niles Canyon westward to San Francisco Bay. The trail is fully paved and is popular with hikers, runners and cyclists.

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21.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.6 km

2.79 km

1.45 km

166 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.9 km

2.47 km

563 m

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Alameda Creek Trail to the Bay – Bayview Trail Observation Deck loop from Union City

San Francisco Bay Trail along Alameda Creek

San Francisco Bay Trail along Alameda Creek

Alameda Creek Trail to the Bay

Bayview Trail Observation Deck

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