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Monterey County

Laureles Grade Panorama – West Carmel River Valley Road loop from Salinas

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Monterey County

Laureles Grade Panorama – West Carmel River Valley Road loop from Salinas

Hard

4.5

(6509)

18,729

riders

Laureles Grade Panorama – West Carmel River Valley Road loop from Salinas

05:41

116km

1,600m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. 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: August 29, 2026

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After 17.9 km for 530 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

815 m

Salinas 🏘️ Main Street

Highlight • Settlement

The three blocks of Main St between Central Ave and East San Luis St is all that remains of the historic downtown.

Tip by

2

14.7 km

Toro County Park & Estates

Highlight • Trail

Large county park with great gravel trails in the golden hills, excellent picnic spots for a break, and majestic redwood groves

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3

27.3 km

Corral de Tierra overlook from Toro Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a less steep, much safer, and beautiful path to get up to the top of the Laureles Grade. Views into the Corral de Tierra Valley and out to …

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4

30.0 km

Laureles Grade Panorama

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A classic Monterey County climb with sweeping switchbacks and big views over Carmel Valley. It’s a tough but rewarding ride—steady grades, little traffic, and a perfect spot to pause at …

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5

35.2 km

West Carmel River Valley Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The road down the Carmel Valley to the Ocean parallels the river and has a wide shoulder.

Tip by

6

38.3 km

Carmel Valley Village

Highlight • Settlement

Carmel Valley Village is a picturesque, small, rural community nestled in the rolling hills of Monterey County close to the coast and Carmel-by-the-Sea. Known for its world-class wineries, art galleries, …

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7

72.1 km

Top of the Cachagua Road Climb

Highlight • Climb

This is at the top of a 2-mile, 1,000-foot climb from Carmel Valley Road onto Cachagua Road.

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B

116 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

87.4 km

13.1 km

7.06 km

5.60 km

2.21 km

340 m

236 m

Surfaces

108 km

7.40 km

518 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (510 m)

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