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Mountain biking trails

Upper Ranch Trail – Vallejo Mill Historical Park loop from Fremont

Mountain biking trails

Upper Ranch Trail – Vallejo Mill Historical Park loop from Fremont

Moderate

4.5

(4757)

9,307

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Upper Ranch Trail – Vallejo Mill Historical Park loop from Fremont

01:44

22.7km

430m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 1, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 23 m for 3 m

After 22.7 km for 3 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

9.13 km

Vargas Plateau viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Vargas Plateau is a very good example of nature at the gates of the city. At the top of the plateau you overlook Niles Canyon, Fremont, Union City, Newark and the San Francisco Bay.

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2

9.13 km

View of San Francisco Bay from Vargas Plateau

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Vargas plateau is a very good example of nature at the gates of the city. At the top of the plateau you overlook Niles Canyon, Fremont, Union City, Newark and the San Francisco Bay.

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3

10.2 km

Upper Ranch Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Upper Ranch Trail is located in Vargas Plateau Regional Park, which contains a variety of wildlife habitats representative of California's inner coast ranges. The park encompasses grasslands, seasonal wetlands, …

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4

11.5 km

Vargas Plateau Regional Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Vargas Plateau is a very good example of nature at the gates of the city. At the top of the plateau you overlook Niles Canyon, Fremont, Union City, Newark and the San Francisco Bay.

Tip by

5

18.4 km

Alameda Creek Waterfall and Picnic Area

Highlight • Waterfall

This small picnic area right next to the trail is the perfect spot for a shady break on your ride.

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6

18.9 km

Vallejo Mill Historical Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Today a park with picnic area, restrooms, and lawns, hydropower was once the driver of early industrial development at the mouth of Niles canyon.

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7

19.6 km

Alameda Creek Trail - Niles Junction

Highlight • Trail

Paved bike trails on both sides of the river

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8

20.0 km

Historic Niles Station Memorial Sculptures

Highlight • Monument

Humorous modern sculptures at the site of the historic Niles train station

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B

22.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.85 km

7.58 km

6.66 km

303 m

239 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.6 km

4.35 km

2.66 km

2.15 km

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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