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Pulgas Water Temple – San Andreas Lake loop from Millbrae

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Pulgas Water Temple – San Andreas Lake loop from Millbrae

Hard

4.9

(8601)

14,589

riders

Pulgas Water Temple – San Andreas Lake loop from Millbrae

04:57

79.6km

790m

Cycling

Hard bike 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

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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18.0 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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19.6 km

Pulgas Water Temple

Highlight • Monument

San Francisco built Pulgas Water Temple as a monument to the engineering marvel that brought Hetch Hetchy water more than 160 miles across California from Yosemite National Park in the …

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32.4 km

Portola Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a beautiful stretch of road going through Portola Valley. It's a great place for a shaded ride on a winding stretch of road.

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38.6 km

Rossotti's Alpine Inn

Highlight • Pub

This fantastic tavern, founded in 1852, is the second oldest in the state. It features a large, beer garden-style outdoor area with plenty of shade. An extensive beer and food …

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69.6 km

Lower Crystal Springs Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Lower Crystal Springs Reservoir is part of the Crystal Springs Reservoir system, and provides water to the San Francisco Bay Area. The area surrounding the reservoir is rich in biodiversity, …

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72.1 km

Jepson Laurel

Highlight • Natural Monument

Biggest Laurel tree in California

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74.9 km

San Andreas Lake

Highlight • Lake

San Andreas Lake is a hidden gem tucked into the hills of San Mateo County, just south of San Francisco. Originally a natural sag pond formed by the San Andreas …

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79.0 km

Spur Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Excellent paved bike trail safely separated from street traffic, connecting downtown with the neighborhoods to the west.

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79.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.9 km

13.9 km

6.89 km

1.43 km

1.23 km

140 m

133 m

Surfaces

74.2 km

4.77 km

382 m

308 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

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Monday 25 May

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Pulgas Water Temple – San Andreas Lake loop from Millbrae

Upper Crystal Springs Reservoir

Pulgas Water Temple

Portola Road

Rossotti's Alpine Inn

Lower Crystal Springs Reservoir

Jepson Laurel

San Andreas Lake

Spur Trail

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