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Gazos Creek Road – Cloverdale Road loop from Buzzards Roost

Gazos Creek Road – Cloverdale Road loop from Buzzards Roost

Hard

2.9

(3)

riders

Gazos Creek Road – Cloverdale Road loop from Buzzards Roost

04:17

49.1km

1,140m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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 17, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Cloverdale Coastal Ranches

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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134 m

Big Basin State Park Visitor Center

Highlight • Rest Area

Water, food and restaurants at the visitor center.
Beautiful Redwoods and lots of hiking.

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329 m

Redwoods at Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Highlight • Forest

Redwood trees are some of the tallest and oldest living organisms on Earth. Towering up to 350 feet, these majestic trees can live for over 2,000 years. Found primarily along …

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17.2 km

Gazos Creek Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Cycling along this narrow country road is a pleasure, as it's situated in a stunning natural environment and has minimal traffic. It follows the course of Gazos Creek throughout, and …

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18.9 km

Cloverdale Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Initially, Cloverdale Road throws a few set of climbs at you. For almost half a mile, this stretch of the ride maintains an average grade of 7 or 8 percent …

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30.1 km

Butano Peak

Highlight • Summit

This peak is the highest point of Butano State Park, sharing its name with the park itself. If you're cycling on Butano Fire Road, you'll pass by it. As an …

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39.7 km

China Grade

Highlight • Summit

China Grade is a 719-foot peak within the Santa Cruz Mountains. There is a road called China Grade Road that leads to the summit.

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49.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.1 km

12.6 km

5.29 km

3.09 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.2 km

13.9 km

6.93 km

117 m

Elevation

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Highest point (710 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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Gazos Creek Road – Cloverdale Road loop from Buzzards Roost

Big Basin State Park Visitor Center

Redwoods at Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Gazos Creek Road

Cloverdale Road

Butano Peak

China Grade

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