Redwood Grove – Pinehurst Road climb loop from Canyon

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Redwood Grove – Pinehurst Road climb loop from Canyon

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Redwood Grove – Pinehurst Road climb loop from Canyon

01:16

15.5km

270m

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: August 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.95 km for 58 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.97 km

East Ridge Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Spectacular location for a park bench, inviting for taking a break, in a clearing overlooking the entire valley, filled with towering redwoods.

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3.75 km

Redwood Overlook from East Ridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

A wooden bench at just the perfect spot on a bend of East Ridge Fire Rd trail, with open views across the Redwood valley.

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4.73 km

Canyon Trail junction from East Ridge

Highlight • Trail

From the wide Forest Road trail on East Ridge this singletrack trail leads down into the Redwood park main area. Fun descent on a good width.

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6.11 km

Upper San Leandro Reservoir overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pinehurst Road leads along the upper reservoir from the crest all the way to the junction with Canyon Rd. There are only a few open viewpoints to see the Upper …

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10.2 km

Redwood Grove

Highlight • Forest

Surprisingly tall second growth redwood tree giants, that seem to still have ideal growth conditions in this canyon.

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10.7 km

Old San Leandro Creek Stone Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Pinehurst Road descends into a grove of tall redwood trees just before reaching an old stone bridge. There is a tiny group of houses and a post office tucked beneath the towering forest giants.

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11.7 km

Pinehurst Road climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

This road is type 1 fun when going down and type 2 fun when going up. Usually it has low car traffic and is incredibly scenic.

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14.8 km

Upper Pinehurst Vista Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

A fully protected area (no biking inside) on the East side of the Oakland hills, sloping down between Sibley Volcanic Preserve and Redwood Regional Park.

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15.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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