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Gazos Creek Road – Chalks Road loop from Franklin Point Trailhead

Gazos Creek Road – Chalks Road loop from Franklin Point Trailhead

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2.8

(27)

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Gazos Creek Road – Chalks Road loop from Franklin Point Trailhead

05:01

57.6km

1,310m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very 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 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 57.3 km for 316 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.36 km

Gazos Creek Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Gazos Creek Road is a narrow country road that follows along the bottom of a cute little canyon with virtually no traffic. A wooded road ride probably couldn't be prettier …

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4.83 km

Gazos Creek Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Cycling along this narrow country road is a pleasure, as it's situated in a stunning natural environment and has minimal traffic. It follows the course of Gazos Creek throughout, and …

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20.9 km

China Grade

Highlight • Summit

China Grade is a 719-foot peak within the Santa Cruz Mountains. There is a road called China Grade Road that leads to the summit.

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29.7 km

Big Basin State Park Visitor Center

Highlight • Rest Area

Water, food and restaurants at the visitor center.
Beautiful Redwoods and lots of hiking.

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43.6 km

Chalks Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great ride along the ridgeline. There's some steep sections, nice views, and a good chance to spot some wildlife.

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44.7 km

Viewpoint

53.0 km

Cascade Ranch

Highlight • Historical Site

Cascade Ranch dates from 1861. Hiking trails and a dirt road climb up to Chalks Mountain, from where there are options to return or to continue to Skyline to the …

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53.2 km

Cascade Historic Farm 🏡

Highlight • Historical Site

Historic Farm from 1862, currently under State Park renovation

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57.0 km

This very nice campsite has a 25$ Hike&Bike offer (as of November 2023). Very clean bathrooms, shower with shampoo and soap included in the campsite fee. Wifi works at the tent spot, electricity and water are also nearby.

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57.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.1 km

19.2 km

2.87 km

2.01 km

1.35 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.2 km

16.2 km

7.77 km

1.53 km

Elevation

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Highest point (700 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 3 September

18°C

14°C

18 %

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Gazos Creek Road – Chalks Road loop from Franklin Point Trailhead

Gazos Creek Road

Gazos Creek Road

China Grade

Big Basin State Park Visitor Center

Chalks Road

Cascade Ranch

Cascade Historic Farm 🏡

Costanoa KOA Campground

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