Doran Beach Overlook ⛱️ – Cheney Creek Trail loop from Bodega Marine Reserve

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Doran Beach Overlook ⛱️ – Cheney Creek Trail loop from Bodega Marine Reserve

Easy

2.6

(13)

riders

Doran Beach Overlook ⛱️ – Cheney Creek Trail loop from Bodega Marine Reserve

01:19

20.4km

270m

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: July 20, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 16.1 km for 488 m

Open: • Monday-Thursday: 11:00 AM-6:00 PM • Friday-Sunday: 11:00 AM-7:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.69 km

Bodega Bay Coastal Prairie Bike Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Southern trailhead for a smooth gravel trail that's great to avoid the busy, shoulderless highway

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13.4 km

Doran Beach Overlook ⛱️

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great elevated view of the Bodega Bay spit protected by Doran Regional Park with its long perfect beach crescent. Awesome sunset spot!

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14.1 km

Cheney Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Cheney Creek Trail is a straightforward trail that follows the trail of the same name. The trail is flat and has good views of the bay.

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14.9 km

Bird Walk Coastal Access Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Bird Walk Coastal Access Trail is a loop trail that takes you along a saltwater marsh. The trail is gravel and mostly flat.

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15.3 km

Birdwalk Coastal Access Trailhead 🐦

Highlight • Trail

Even if the gate for the day use parking lot is closed, bikers and hikers can access the birdwalk loop trail that circles on the lever around a wetland basin …

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15.6 km

Smith Brothers Rd - Bodega Bay views route

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This small alternate coastal road avoids the busy highway and winds along Bodega Bay behind the hotels, with panoramic views across the water.

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16.2 km

Lucas Wharf, Fishetarian

Highlight • Restaurant

Lots of fish restaurants, and enough birds to recreate Alfred Hitchcock's movie filmed here

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16.8 km

Bodega Bay, Visitor Center, Meredith Pier Public Art Project

Highlight • Rest Area

Very friendly little visitor center for the town and parks around the bay. Great views across the water from the deck, and the neighboring public art pier. Detailed info on …

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20.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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