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Old La Honda Road – Portola Road loop from Stanford

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Old La Honda Road – Portola Road loop from Stanford

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Old La Honda Road – Portola Road loop from Stanford

02:04

32.2km

410m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 30.1 km for 61 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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439 m

Stanford Perimeter Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The 3.4-mile Stanford Perimeter Trail is a popular mixed surface multi-use path open to walkers, joggers, and cyclists. Stretching from Junipero Serra Boulevard to Quarry Road, it winds around the south and east sides of the Stanford campus, and connects recreational areas, schools, and residential neighborhoods. Funded by Stanford University, the trail offers a safe commute for students at local K-12 schools and a traffic-free way to get to regional biking and hiking routes.

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1.44 km

Stanford Arboretum

Highlight • Forest

This is a public access Arboretum on the grounds of Stanford University and predates the university itself. Today the collection of native and non-native trees has more than 350 species from all over the world.

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1.98 km

Arizona Garden, Stanford University

Highlight • Natural

Arizona Garden is also known as the Cactus Garden. The garden features a variety of unique plants, including columnar, barrel, and monstrose cacti, as well as succulents like Aloes, Crassulas, and rosette-forming Agaves.

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11.5 km

Old La Honda Road

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

3 miles of great winding mountain road. It ascends from the Palo Alto side up to the Skyline road. Quite narrow in places and fairly steep, but only light car use means this is a fun road climb.

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16.1 km

Portola Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a beautiful stretch of road going through Portola Valley. It's a great place for a shaded ride on a winding stretch of road.

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22.3 km

Rossotti's Alpine Inn

Highlight • Pub

This fantastic tavern, founded in 1852, is the second oldest in the state. It features a large, beer garden-style outdoor area with plenty of shade. An extensive beer and food menu makes it a perfect stop to enjoy a brew and some great food after a ride.

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30.1 km

Memorial Church

Highlight • Religious Site

The chruch is beautiful with stained glass windows, impressive architecture, and nice front art. The church was built by Jane Stanford in memory of her husband Leland Stanford. We stopped in around 9:30 AM. The position of the sun was such that it was shining directly through the star on one of the stained glass windows - very cool effect. While we were there the organist was practicing.

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32.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.7 km

6.75 km

1.16 km

725 m

694 m

178 m

Surfaces

29.6 km

2.30 km

155 m

130 m

Elevation

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Monday 6 July

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Old La Honda Road – Portola Road loop from Stanford

Stanford Perimeter Trail

Stanford Arboretum

Arizona Garden, Stanford University

Old La Honda Road

Portola Road

Rossotti's Alpine Inn

Memorial Church

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