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Picnic & Carquinez Viewpoint – Carquinez Scenic Drive loop from Crockett

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Picnic & Carquinez Viewpoint – Carquinez Scenic Drive loop from Crockett

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Picnic & Carquinez Viewpoint – Carquinez Scenic Drive loop from Crockett

01:40

24.8km

410m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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: May 19, 2026

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Carquinez Strait Regional Shoreline

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.10 km

Land Bank

Nature Reserve

6.49 km

Little Bull Valley Carquinez Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Several overlooks across the bay are right along the car-free road with mostly wide shoulders

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7.78 km

George Miller Trail (great picnic spot)

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A great little picnic spot along the George Miller Trail, named for a congressman who did a lot to support the the almost 200-mile system of paved recreation trails in this area.

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7.80 km

Picnic & Carquinez Viewpoint

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If you're looking for a great location to take a break and enjoy a beautiful view, you've found the right place! Have a seat at one of the picnic tables and enjoy the stunning vistas of the bay.

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8.37 km

George Miller Regional Bike Trail

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Carquinez Scenic Drive is closed to cars since landslides caused damage in the 1980s. The former road is a paved park trail in the Carquinez Regional Shoreline Reserve to the …

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9.03 km

Ozol Trailhead, Carquinez Regional Shoreline Reserve

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Miles of trails climb up the ridges from here into the reserve. To get here start from the ridge, or use a bike: Carquinez Scenic Drive is closed to cars …

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10.9 km

Martinez Strait View - Carquinez Scenic Drive

Highlight • Viewpoint

As this Scenic Drive is a deadend for cars, ending halfway at Ozol, even this first section is a pleasant walk, without traffic and frequent vistas across the water.

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11.7 km

Carquinez Scenic Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A stunning spot to be riding at. Great path, beautiful views... so delightful!

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20.6 km

Port Costa

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From 1901 to the 1930s a bustling ferry landing when all San Francisco trains had to cross here to the Benicia side of the Carquinez Strait, the few remaining houses …

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24.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.4 km

6.01 km

1.34 km

Surfaces

23.4 km

1.31 km

< 100 m

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Friday 22 May

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Picnic & Carquinez Viewpoint – Carquinez Scenic Drive loop from Crockett

Little Bull Valley Carquinez Overlook

George Miller Trail (great picnic spot)

Picnic & Carquinez Viewpoint

George Miller Regional Bike Trail

Ozol Trailhead, Carquinez Regional Shoreline Reserve

Martinez Strait View - Carquinez Scenic Drive

Carquinez Scenic Drive

Port Costa

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