Parkway Trust/Caglia – Woodward Park loop from Fashion Fair Mall

If you're looking for an easy, accessible road cycling route in Fresno, the Parkway Trust/Caglia – Woodward Park loop from Fashion Fair Mall is a solid choice. This 28.5-mile (45.9 km) road cycling route, rated easy, offers a pleasant ride with just 381 feet (116 metres) of elevation gain, taking about 1 hour and 47 minutes to complete. It's perfect for a relaxed outing, connecting urban convenience with natural river parkway scenery.

What to expect on Parkway Trust/Caglia – Woodward Park loop from Fashion Fair Mall

This route offers a diverse ride, starting from the urban environment around Fashion Fair Mall and transitioning into the more natural settings of the San Joaquin River Parkway. You'll spend a good portion of your ride on the paved Lewis S. Eaton Trail, which winds through Woodward Park, offering views of the San Joaquin River bluffs and, on clear days, the distant Sierra Nevada mountains. The park itself provides a pleasant backdrop with its recreation areas and the Shinzen Japanese Friendship Garden. While the overall difficulty is easy, be prepared for sharing multi-use paths and navigating some urban sections to connect to the park. It's ideal for cyclists looking for a mostly flat, scenic ride with varied landscapes.

Planning your visit

Starting from Fashion Fair Mall means you'll need to navigate urban roads and intersections to reach the dedicated trail system. Be aware that sections like North Friant Road, bordering Woodward Park, have a 50 mph speed limit and discontinuous bike lanes, which can be a high-stress environment for cyclists. The Lewis S. Eaton Trail, however, is a multi-use path, so you'll share it with walkers and joggers. There are multiple access points to the trail along Friant Road. For more information on the area, you can check visitfresnocounty.org.

Trail details

• Distance: 28.5 miles (45.9 km)
• Elevation gain: 381 feet (116 metres)
• Difficulty: easy
• Estimated time: 1 hours and 47 minutes