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Higgins-Purisima Road – The Bike Hut loop from Half Moon Bay State Beach

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Higgins-Purisima Road – The Bike Hut loop from Half Moon Bay State Beach

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Higgins-Purisima Road – The Bike Hut loop from Half Moon Bay State Beach

03:29

52.5km

770m

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: June 30, 2026

Tips

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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2.99 km

Higgins-Purisima Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Narrow winding road but little traffic. Starts out Nellie from Half Moon Bay, increasingly steep near Purisima Creek Redwoods trailhead parking

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9.57 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 …

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15.2 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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25.5 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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29.0 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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43.8 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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48.9 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 …

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51.3 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, …

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52.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.3 km

3.86 km

1.26 km

107 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.8 km

7.50 km

144 m

107 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Friday 10 July

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Higgins-Purisima Road – The Bike Hut loop from Half Moon Bay State Beach

Higgins-Purisima Road

Purisima Creek Redwoods trailhead

Great View from Purisima Creek Road

Tunitas Creek Road

The Bike Hut

Top of the climb

Historic Johnston 🏡 House 🚂 Kelly Ave Train Depot

Half Moon Bay

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