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Laureles Grade Panorama – West Carmel River Valley Road loop from Salinas

Laureles Grade Panorama – West Carmel River Valley Road loop from Salinas

Hard

3.1

(11)

riders

Laureles Grade Panorama – West Carmel River Valley Road loop from Salinas

05:41

116km

1,600m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 2, 2026

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After 17.9 km for 530 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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815 m

Salinas 🏘️ Main Street

Highlight • Settlement

The three blocks of Main St between Central Ave and East San Luis St is all that remains of the historic downtown.

Tip by

14.7 km

Toro County Park & Estates

Highlight • Trail

Large county park with great gravel trails in the golden hills, excellent picnic spots for a break, and majestic redwood groves

Tip by

27.3 km

Corral de Tierra overlook from Toro Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a less steep, much safer, and beautiful path to get up to the top of the Laureles Grade. Views into the Corral de Tierra Valley and out to the Santa Cruz mountains across the bay. There is about 1/2 mile of broken asphalt/gravel at the end of the road linking up to the Laureles Grade - I ride it on my road bike with 28mm tires and just take it easy (never had a puncture or felt unsafe).

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30.0 km

Laureles Grade Panorama

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A classic Monterey County climb with sweeping switchbacks and big views over Carmel Valley. It’s a tough but rewarding ride—steady grades, little traffic, and a perfect spot to pause at the top and soak in the panorama before the fast descent.

Tip by

35.2 km

West Carmel River Valley Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The road down the Carmel Valley to the Ocean parallels the river and has a wide shoulder.

Tip by

38.3 km

Carmel Valley Village

Highlight • Settlement

Carmel Valley Village is a picturesque, small, rural community nestled in the rolling hills of Monterey County close to the coast and Carmel-by-the-Sea. Known for its world-class wineries, art galleries, and upscale resorts, it is relaxed yet fancy, with stunning views in every direction. There are plenty of highly rated restaurants and cafes here, ideal if you want to treat yourself to lunch during a long ride.

Tip by

72.1 km

Top of the Cachagua Road Climb

Highlight • Climb

This is at the top of a 2-mile, 1,000-foot climb from Carmel Valley Road onto Cachagua Road.

Tip by

116 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

87.4 km

13.1 km

7.06 km

5.60 km

2.21 km

340 m

236 m

Surfaces

108 km

7.40 km

518 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Friday 10 July

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Laureles Grade Panorama – West Carmel River Valley Road loop from Salinas

Salinas 🏘️ Main Street

Toro County Park & Estates

Corral de Tierra overlook from Toro Road

Laureles Grade Panorama

West Carmel River Valley Road

Carmel Valley Village

Top of the Cachagua Road Climb

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