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Inspiration Point – Alum Rock Road loop from Berryessa

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Inspiration Point – Alum Rock Road loop from Berryessa

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(5839)

10,260

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Inspiration Point – Alum Rock Road loop from Berryessa

01:19

18.6km

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: April 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.38 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 …

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4.09 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 …

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5.60 km

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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5.61 km

Alum Rock — Upper Penitencia Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Upper Penitencia Creek Trail runs through Alum Rock Park and connects to many of the area's trails. The trail itself is an easy gravel ride for beginners and kids, but many of the adjoining trails are more challenging.

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8.15 km

Inspiration Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Inspiration Point in Alum Rock Park offers stunning views of San Jose and the Bay and is surrounded by mature native trees and shrubs. Since 2011, volunteers have been working …

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9.29 km

Alum Rock Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Alum Rock Road is a paved, east-west road running through the heart of Alum Rock Park. Stretching about a mile, it features a gentle elevation change of about 100 feet, …

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14.6 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.

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15.6 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 …

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15.8 km

Penitencia (Gross) Ponds

Lake

18.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.86 km

5.61 km

5.50 km

610 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.1 km

5.01 km

1.51 km

1.05 km

983 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

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Inspiration Point – Alum Rock Road loop from Berryessa

Piedmont Ponds

Alum Rock Park

Upper Penitencia Creek

Alum Rock — Upper Penitencia Creek Trail

Inspiration Point

Alum Rock Road

Alum Rock Park - Penitencia Creek Road entrance

Penitencia (Gross) Ponds

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