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Purisima Creek Road – Higgins Canyon Road loop from Half Moon Bay State Beach

Purisima Creek Road – Higgins Canyon Road loop from Half Moon Bay State Beach

Moderate

4.9

(8936)

8,937

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Purisima Creek Road – Higgins Canyon Road loop from Half Moon Bay State Beach

02:31

48.8km

740m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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After 9.93 km for 139 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.39 km

Kelly Ave Railway Depot historic site

Highlight • Historical Site

Served the historic Ocean Shore Railway from 1908 to 1920.

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5.77 km

Burleigh H Murray Ranch 🌲 State Park, Higgins Rd entrance

Highlight • Trail

State Park for a rest stop along the exquisite rural bike route

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9.99 km

Purisima Creek Redwoods trailhead

Highlight • Trail

As you explore, you will find yourself surrounded by a dense canopy of trees that offer ample shade all day long. Feel free to make use of the nearby stream to take a break and fully immerse yourself in the breathtaking surroundings.

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15.8 km

Verde Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

33.5 km

Purisima Creek Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Starting through a cute, grassy valley dotted with homes and farms, you head in toward some redwood groves that you briefly go through near the turn-around point of the road.

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39.2 km

Higgins Canyon Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Higgins Canyon Road, located near Half Moon Bay in San Mateo County, California, is a scenic and narrow route that is popular among cyclists. The road begins in the quaint town of Half Moon Bay and heads inland into the Santa Cruz Mountains. Starting with a gentle incline, the road passes through farmland, horse pastures, and eucalyptus groves before climbing into dense forests of redwoods and oaks. The climb along Higgins Canyon Road is steadily uphill, but manageable, and features several sharp curves and blind corners (be alert on the descent!). The road is narrow and, unfortunately, lacks a shoulder in most areas, but the traffic is relatively light. As you climb, you are rewarded with stunning views of the surrounding hills, valleys, and occasional glimpses of the distant Pacific Ocean. Higgins Canyon Road also connects to other popular cycling roads, like Tunitas Creek Road and Lobitos Creek Road, offering further opportunities for extended your ride through the scenic terrain of the Santa Cruz Mountains.

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47.9 km

Half Moon Bay Library

Highlight • Rest Area

10am-8pm. Free Wifi 24/7

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48.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.2 km

5.39 km

131 m

107 m

Surfaces

42.0 km

6.60 km

107 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Friday 29 May

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23 %

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Purisima Creek Road – Higgins Canyon Road loop from Half Moon Bay State Beach

Kelly Ave Railway Depot historic site

Burleigh H Murray Ranch 🌲 State Park, Higgins Rd entrance

Purisima Creek Redwoods trailhead

Verde Road

Purisima Creek Road

Higgins Canyon Road

Half Moon Bay Library

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