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Top of the climb – Tunitas Creek Road loop from Half Moon Bay State Beach

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Top of the climb – Tunitas Creek Road loop from Half Moon Bay State Beach

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Top of the climb – Tunitas Creek Road loop from Half Moon Bay State Beach

02:59

46.9km

540m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Burleigh H. Murray Ranch State Park

Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve

Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve (closed area)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.07 km

Historic Johnston 🏡 House 🚂 Kelly Ave Train Depot

Highlight • Historical Site

The James Johnston House sits on a hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean, east of Route One, just south of the city of Half Moon Bay. Isolated, its silhouette is a remarkable sight against the rolling hillsides golden brown until the winter rains turns them green. The classic New England saltbox (two stories in front, one in back) was built by '49er pioneer James Johnston between 1853-1855, for his Californiana bride, Petra Maria de Jara.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the house has survived 150 years of weather, abandonment, vandalism and high winds and celebrated its sesquicentennial year in 2005. The Johnston House is open to visitors the third Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for free tours led by costumed docents. It is closed October, November and December. johnstonhouse.org

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9.13 km

Top of the climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

After a long climb up Higgins Canyon Road, this is the top and end of the climbing. There is a good view of the valley and surrouding hills.

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10.7 km

Purisima Creek Redwoods trailhead

Highlight • Trail

As you explore, you will find yourself surrounded by a dense canopy of trees that offer ample shade all day long. Feel free to make use of the nearby stream to take a break and fully immerse yourself in the breathtaking surroundings.

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16.3 km

Great View from Purisima Creek Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view from Purisima Creek Road onto the farms leading up to Whale Bone Beach. On a clear day, you can see the Pacific from this spot.

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26.7 km

Tunitas Creek Road

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Tunitas Creek Road is a popular road climb leading up to Kings Mountain. It is normally low traffic and takes you pass beautiful forest and farms.

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30.2 km

The Bike Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Rest and refuel at this little hut on the side of Tunitas Creek rd. provided by Potrero Nuevo Farm open 24/7-365 for cyclists.

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44.5 km

Half Moon Bay

Highlight • Settlement

The tree lined streets of Hal Moon Bay invite you to explore its rich history, parks, eateries, art galleries. and more. While the area is mostly known for its beaches, be sure to allow yourself enough time to explore the town as well.

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46.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.3 km

17.2 km

1.37 km

107 m

Surfaces

38.3 km

8.05 km

534 m

107 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Top of the climb – Tunitas Creek Road loop from Half Moon Bay State Beach

Historic Johnston 🏡 House 🚂 Kelly Ave Train Depot

Top of the climb

Purisima Creek Redwoods trailhead

Great View from Purisima Creek Road

Tunitas Creek Road

The Bike Hut

Half Moon Bay

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