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Top of the Cachagua Road Climb – Los Padres Reservoir loop from Piney Creek

Road cycling routes

Monterey County

Top of the Cachagua Road Climb – Los Padres Reservoir loop from Piney Creek

Hard

4.5

(9994)

11,482

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Top of the Cachagua Road Climb – Los Padres Reservoir loop from Piney Creek

05:10

87.4km

1,650m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Camping Site

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1

27.4 km

Tularcitos creek valley 🏞️ Landing strip and lake

Highlight • Lake

2

37.4 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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3

37.8 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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4

48.2 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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5

56.4 km

Los Padres Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

6

78.9 km

Top of Carmel Valley Road looking into the Arroyo Seco descent

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

87.4 km

End point

Camping Site

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

80.6 km

4.76 km

2.15 km

Surfaces

80.6 km

5.25 km

1.13 km

538 m

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Highest point (730 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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