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Monterey County

West Carmel River Valley Road – Top of the Cachagua Road Climb loop from Garland Ranch Regional Park

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Monterey County

West Carmel River Valley Road – Top of the Cachagua Road Climb loop from Garland Ranch Regional Park

Hard

4.5

(4970)

14,807

riders

West Carmel River Valley Road – Top of the Cachagua Road Climb loop from Garland Ranch Regional Park

04:10

84.2km

1,280m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Garland Ranch Regional Park

Rana Creek Ranch Preserve

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

6.18 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.

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2

9.27 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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3

9.71 km

Motorcycle Museum

Highlight • Monument

Moto Talbott museum in Carmel Valley features more than 170 iconic motorcycles from 17 countries, and is located on one of Northern California’s most beautiful cycle roads. Open Saturday/Sundays mototalbott.com

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4

19.7 km

Tularcitos creek valley 🏞️ Landing strip and lake

Highlight • Lake

5

38.6 km

Top of Carmel Valley Road looking into the Arroyo Seco descent

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

64.6 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

84.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

84.1 km

218 m

Surfaces

84.1 km

180 m

< 100 m

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