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Water Dog Lake – Top of John Brooks Trail loop from San Mateo

Water Dog Lake – Top of John Brooks Trail loop from San Mateo

Hard

4.6

(2811)

10,439

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Water Dog Lake – Top of John Brooks Trail loop from San Mateo

02:05

31.1km

480m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.2 km for 90 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.7 km

Upper Crystal Springs Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Crystal Springs Reservoir, nestled in the northern Santa Cruz Mountains, consists of two artificial lakes formed along the San Andreas Fault and is ideal for hiking and wildlife viewing. Originally …

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12.6 km

Sheep Camp Trail (Gravel Connector between Belmont-Cañada Roads)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great way to get over 280 heading either way. Not too steep. Mostly dirt, but some parts are loose gravel. Should probably have at least 32mm tires for this one.

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17.8 km

Waterdog Lake Open Space

Nature Reserve

18.8 km

Water Dog Lake

Highlight • Lake

This lake is actually an obstructed stream, once dammed up to provide water to nearby Belmont. Now it's a fantastic recreation site, with several loops of trails that are good for hiking, running and biking.

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19.8 km

Top of John Brooks Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the top of the John Brooks Trail, you're treated to peaceful views of the surrounding San Francisco Peninsula Watershed.

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20.8 km

Hidden Canyon Park

Nature Reserve

31.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.8 km

5.48 km

4.86 km

4.28 km

2.81 km

Surfaces

22.7 km

6.77 km

1.66 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 27 May

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Water Dog Lake – Top of John Brooks Trail loop from San Mateo

Upper Crystal Springs Reservoir

Sheep Camp Trail (Gravel Connector between Belmont-Cañada Roads)

Water Dog Lake

Top of John Brooks Trail

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