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Piedmont Ponds – Upper Penitencia Creek loop from Berryessa

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Piedmont Ponds – Upper Penitencia Creek loop from Berryessa

Easy

5.0

(5201)

18,053

riders

Piedmont Ponds – Upper Penitencia Creek loop from Berryessa

01:06

12.7km

220m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.32 km

Piedmont Ponds

Highlight • Lake

The Piedmont Ponds on the Penitencia Creek Trail are a collection of small ponds in San José just off this popular multi-use path. This is a nice spot to begin to slow down on your ride to look out for birds and other wildlife by and in the water.

Tip by

3.16 km

Alum Rock Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Alum Rock Park is open 8am to a half-hour after sunset. This 720 acre park is home to a whole host of outdoor activities including running, hiking, equestrian sports, and just relaxing at one of the picnic areas. A huge perk is the potable water the park has so that you can top off your bottles mid-run.

Tip by

4.52 km

Upper Penitencia Creek

Highlight • River

You can find free parking and restrooms by the side of the creek. From here you have the option of many different hilly but nontechnical trails up to Eagle Rock, Inspiration Point, Boccardo, or along the creek side.

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6.56 km

Todd L. Quick Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail can be ridden in either direction and plays out similarly no matter how you ride it. A short, switchbacky climb is rewarded with a fun twisty descent. If you need a rest after the climb there's a shady place to stop at the top of the hill.

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9.65 km

Alum Rock Park - Penitencia Creek Road entrance

Highlight • Rest Area

Alum Rock Park is one of California’s oldest municipal parks, it was founded in 1872.

This is the main entrance to the park with parking and facilities.

Tip by

10.7 km

Penitencia (Gross) Ponds

Highlight • Structure

Visitors to the Penitencia Creek Trail can view the water-filled Dr. Robert W. Gross Recharge Ponds. These ponds, part of a system designed to recharge underground aquifers, are crucial for maintaining healthy groundwater levels that supply nearly half of Santa Clara County's water. While the ponds support wildlife, their primary purpose is water filtration, and visitors are reminded not to introduce fish or animals into the ponds.

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12.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.33 km

3.79 km

2.08 km

248 m

126 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.73 km

3.18 km

1.85 km

1.52 km

1.08 km

244 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Piedmont Ponds – Upper Penitencia Creek loop from Berryessa

Piedmont Ponds

Alum Rock Park

Upper Penitencia Creek

Todd L. Quick Trail

Alum Rock Park - Penitencia Creek Road entrance

Penitencia (Gross) Ponds

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