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Inspiration Point – Piedmont Ponds loop from McKee

Inspiration Point – Piedmont Ponds loop from McKee

Moderate

3.2

(17)

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Inspiration Point – Piedmont Ponds loop from McKee

01:57

17.1km

180m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

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After 7.73 km for 255 m

After 8.86 km for 229 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.38 km

Alum Rock Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Alum Rock Park is open 8am to a half-hour after sunset. This 720 acre park is home to a whole host of outdoor activities including running, hiking, equestrian sports, and …

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5.98 km

You can find free parking and restrooms by the side of the creek. From here you have the option of many different hilly but nontechnical trails up to Eagle Rock, Inspiration Point, Boccardo, or along the creek side.

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5.99 km

Alum Rock — Upper Penitencia Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Upper Penitencia Creek Trail runs through Alum Rock Park and connects to many of the area's trails. The trail itself is an easy gravel ride for beginners and kids, but many of the adjoining trails are more challenging.

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7.85 km

Amazing stone bridge

Highlight • Bridge

It's really amazing that this stone bridge is still here. I understand it was originally built to easily get pack horses across the creek — and of course the people with them, too.

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8.97 km

Inspiration Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Inspiration Point in Alum Rock Park offers stunning views of San Jose and the Bay and is surrounded by mature native trees and shrubs. Since 2011, volunteers have been working …

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9.20 km

South Rim Service Road, Alum Rock Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This service road is a great place for a run with paved roads, and the choice of running on dirt or grass too. There are nice views of the surrounding …

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12.6 km

Alum Rock Park - Penitencia Creek Road entrance

Highlight • Rest Area

Alum Rock Park is one of California’s oldest municipal parks, it was founded in 1872.

This is the main entrance to the park with parking and facilities.

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14.2 km

Piedmont Ponds

Highlight • Lake

The Piedmont Ponds on the Penitencia Creek Trail are a collection of small ponds in San José just off this popular multi-use path. This is a nice spot to begin …

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17.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.72 km

7.09 km

578 m

297 m

291 m

113 m

Surfaces

9.83 km

4.65 km

1.75 km

870 m

Elevation

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Inspiration Point – Piedmont Ponds loop from McKee

Alum Rock Park

Upper Penitencia Creek

Alum Rock — Upper Penitencia Creek Trail

Amazing stone bridge

Inspiration Point

South Rim Service Road, Alum Rock Park

Alum Rock Park - Penitencia Creek Road entrance

Piedmont Ponds

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