Dumbarton Bridge – Ravenswood Open Space Preserve loop from Headquarters/Visitor Center Parking

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Dumbarton Bridge – Ravenswood Open Space Preserve loop from Headquarters/Visitor Center Parking

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Dumbarton Bridge – Ravenswood Open Space Preserve loop from Headquarters/Visitor Center Parking

02:14

35.0km

60m

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 20, 2026

Tips

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Ravenswood Open Space Preserve

Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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308 m

San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center

Highlight • Rest Area

Great visitor center at the entrance to the wildlife refuge. You can get maps and brochures, check out the informative displays and videos inside the center and use the binoculars to see the birdlife in the marsh.

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5.02 km

Dumbarton Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Dumbarton Bridge is the shortest and southernmost bridge across the San Francisco Bay. At 1.6 miles you can cross the water with nice views over the bay. Just keep …

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8.91 km

Bayfront Bike Trail Junction with SF Bay Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

The well-paved SF Bay trail crosses Bayfront Expressway to swing North to South, while a paved trail continues East across the Dumbarton Bridge.

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10.4 km

Ravenswood Boardwalk

Highlight • Bridge

This boardwalk allowed for the Bay Trail connection without disruption to the ecology of the marsh.

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11.0 km

Ravenswood Open Space Preserve

Highlight • Natural

Ravenswood Preserve, a 376-acre wetland in the San Francisco Bay, is a great spot for birdwatching and family fun. Open from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour …

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14.0 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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18.3 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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