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Charleston Slough – Pelican Island at Adobe Creek loop from Shoreline Amphitheatre

Charleston Slough – Pelican Island at Adobe Creek loop from Shoreline Amphitheatre

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Charleston Slough – Pelican Island at Adobe Creek loop from Shoreline Amphitheatre

01:10

20.2km

50m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel 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: May 11, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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276 m

Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Bikeable gravel trail, worth exploring to stay closer along the shore

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593 m

Shoreline Lake and Trailhead Palo Alto Wetlands

Highlight • Lake

Small parking area with trails leading east around Shoreline Lake, and west on a loop around part of the Palo Alto marsh.

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2.04 km

Charleston Slough

Highlight • Natural

Charleston Slough is a marsh on the western shore of San Francisco Bay. It is a popular birding spot with a pleasant trail system.

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2.78 km

This spot is a fantastic place to view the many American White Pelicans and other birds on the island of Adobe Creek. A lovely bench is here, ideal for taking a quiet break and capturing some beautiful photos.

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7.59 km

Byxbee Park

Highlight • Trail

This 150-acre park provides miles of trails for hiking, running, and biking along the waterfront of Matadero Creek. Throughout the area, there are plenty of opportunities for birding, showcasing a wide variety of species.

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8.90 km

Duck Pond 🦆 Palo Alto wetlands

Highlight • Lake

Pretty but very man-made round pond surrounded to the north by a larger, more natural lake.

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10.8 km

San Francisquito Creek

Highlight • River

This small stream has managed to largely avoid development, and therefor can offer a glimpse of what the area looked like before modern times. You can also use the creek and the delineator between San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.

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10.9 km

View of Palo Alto Airport Runway

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this spot on the SF Creek Path, you get a truly wild view of the Palo Alto Airport. You can see straight down the runway and if you're lucky, planes might be taking off and landing overhead!

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20.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

5.07 km

4.32 km

331 m

276 m

Surfaces

15.0 km

3.63 km

1.07 km

177 m

137 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 19 May

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Charleston Slough – Pelican Island at Adobe Creek loop from Shoreline Amphitheatre

Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve Trailhead

Shoreline Lake and Trailhead Palo Alto Wetlands

Charleston Slough

Pelican Island at Adobe Creek

Byxbee Park

Duck Pond 🦆 Palo Alto wetlands

San Francisquito Creek

View of Palo Alto Airport Runway

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