Jack Peters Creek bridge – Agate Beach Cove loop from Surfwood Estates

Jack Peters Creek bridge – Agate Beach Cove loop from Surfwood Estates

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Jack Peters Creek bridge – Agate Beach Cove loop from Surfwood Estates

02:56

39.5km

440m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

Tips

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Jackson Demonstration State Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.26 km

Russian Gulch State Park

Highlight • Forest

Amazing coastal state park, stretching from the ocean headlands deep into the dense evergreen forests along a creek that has cut a deep canyon.

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2.12 km

Jack Peters Creek bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The gulch cut by Jack Peters Creek is bridged since 1939 by this classic Hwy 1 bridge, without shoulders, so be mindful of the fast moving traffic when trying to …

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2.58 km

Agate Beach Cove

Highlight • Beach

Great coastal overlook form the cliffs high above the wild dang beach, right off the Shoreline highway

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4.98 km

Big River Beach

Highlight • Beach

Long and flat

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12.2 km

Big River

Highlight • River

The Big River is the longest undeveloped estuary in the state, stretching 41.7 miles and nestled amid towering old-growth redwoods. It is a sanctuary for wildlife and a stunning feature …

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20.4 km

Big River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Big River Trail is a scenic old haul road closed to motor vehicles that offers an easy ride with minimal elevation gain. Most of the road is double track, …

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21.1 km

Mendocino Headlands State Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Mendocino Headlands State Park, spanning 347 acres, is the jewel of Northern California. It features miles of a fantastic network of trails that wind along cliffs, offering picturesque views of …

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38.6 km

Russian Gulch State Park 🌳 and historic bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Shoreline Hwy 1 bridge crossing Russian Gulch built in the 1930s provides panoramic views to the mouth of the gulch opening to the ocean, and east to the trailhead

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39.5 km

End point

Parking

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