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Carmel Valley Village

View of Laguna Seca Racetrack – Carmel Beach City Park loop from Carmel Valley

Carmel Valley Village

View of Laguna Seca Racetrack – Carmel Beach City Park loop from Carmel Valley

Hard

4.8

(3594)

17,759

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View of Laguna Seca Racetrack – Carmel Beach City Park loop from Carmel Valley

03:49

68.6km

1,040m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 14, 2026

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After 47.6 km for 89 m

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Start point

Parking

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2.06 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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10.5 km

Laureles Grade Panorama

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A classic Monterey County climb with sweeping switchbacks and big views over Carmel Valley. It’s a tough but rewarding ride—steady grades, little traffic, and a perfect spot to pause at …

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13.9 km

Corral de Tierra overlook from Toro Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a less steep, much safer, and beautiful path to get up to the top of the Laureles Grade. Views into the Corral de Tierra Valley and out to …

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19.1 km

View of Laguna Seca Racetrack

Highlight • Viewpoint

The top of a steep climb up from the entrance to Laguna Seca. Nice view of the racetrack and the Highway 68 corridor.

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41.8 km

Carmel Beach City Park

Highlight • Beach

Public city park overlooking picturesque Carmel Beach. Surrounded by cypress and pine trees, the park is also a great place to let your dog run around free if you have a hiking companion.

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45.2 km

Carmel Mission (San Carlos Borromeo)

Highlight • Religious Site

One of the oldest Spanish missions in Northern California, founded 1770 by Father Junípero Sierra. It has 5 museums, $10 admission.

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45.3 km

Mission Trails Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Mission Trails Preserve is a generous sized nature preserve at 34 acres. With various habitats such as Monterey pine forest, wetland, and coastal prairie, the preserve is a unique spot to hike near the city of Monterey.

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63.5 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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68.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.1 km

14.7 km

3.71 km

2.55 km

539 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

47.1 km

20.6 km

688 m

390 m

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View of Laguna Seca Racetrack – Carmel Beach City Park loop from Carmel Valley

Carmel Valley Village

Laureles Grade Panorama

Corral de Tierra overlook from Toro Road

View of Laguna Seca Racetrack

Carmel Beach City Park

Carmel Mission (San Carlos Borromeo)

Mission Trails Preserve

West Carmel River Valley Road

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