This popular, often windy, cycling route traces Highway 1 through idyllic farmland, small coastal towns, and Point Reyes National Seashore. Although crowded on the weekends, the road becomes more bike-friendly when car traffic decreases during the week. The hills are long enough to make this ride a challenge if you push it, but they’re gradual enough to make it a cruise if you take it easy. Either way, the downhills are long, fast, and wide open—just try not to smile.
-Mapped by Shelly Ross
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San Francisco, CA: Stinson Beach to Point Reyes
| Dist: 32.27 mi |
Points: 483 |
Calories: none |
| Time: none |
Speed: 0.0 mph |
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Start |
Exit parking lot towards Hwy. 1 |
Then go 0.07 mi |
| 0.07 mi |
Turn Left |
Shoreline Hwy./Hwy. 1 |
Then go 15.86 mi |
| 15.93 mi |
Turn Left |
A St./Hwy. 1 |
Then go 0.18 mi |
| 16.10 mi |
Turn Left |
4th St. |
Then go 0.07 mi |
| 16.18 mi |
U-Turn |
4th St. |
Then go 0.03 mi |
| 16.20 mi |
Turn Right |
Shoreline Hwy./Hwy. 1 |
Then go 0.18 mi |
| 16.38 mi |
Turn Right |
1st St./Hwy. 1 |
Then go 15.83 mi |
| 32.21 mi |
Turn Right |
Stinson Beach parking lot |
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Parkside Snack Bar
Location: 37.897775°, -122.641336°
Grab a smoothie (or a hot dog) after the ride.
Stinson Beach parking lot
Location: 37.897953°, -122.641540°
There is free parking at the Stinson Beach. If it's a nice day, get there early to nab a spot.
Highway 1
Location: 37.903913°, -122.648084°
Starting out from Stinson Beach. Road shoulders are non-existent to minimal on this stretch of Highway 1. There is modest car traffic on the weekends (less during the week), but drivers are generally courteous to cyclists on this route. All the same, be alert and hold your line.
Top of the second climb, heading into Dogtown
Location: 37.913106°, -122.663641°
Entering Dogtown, Population 30
Location: 37.913648°, -122.664478°
Doesn't every town with a population of 30 have a Fine Arts shop?
Location: 37.937158°, -122.701750°
This stretch of Highway 1 hosts Stage 1 of the 2008 Tour of California
Location: 37.976680°, -122.733250°
Some of the happy California cows from those cheese commercials
Location: 38.028994°, -122.779555°
Great scenery
Location: 38.031191°, -122.780886°
Almost to Point Reyes
Location: 38.052079°, -122.794447°
You never know what you'll see in Point Reyes
Location: 38.068163°, -122.805948°
Optional route extension
Location: 38.068805°, -122.806656°
Want more miles? Once you get to Point Reyes continue north on Hwy. 1. From Point Reyes on it's a lot of big rollers but they're worth it - the scenery just gets better and better. Don't forget you have to ride all the way back, though!
Bovine Bakery
Location: 38.068281°, -122.807536°
You can refill your water bottles from the sink in the Bovine Bakery. The owners prefer that you not use the water cooler by the front door. If you'd like something more substantial to snack on than pastries, the deli in the grocery store across the street makes great sandwiches.
Firehouse Restroom
Location: 38.067876°, -122.808051°
Home of the free public bathroom
The best bathroom in Point Reyes is around the corner from the Bovine Bakery at the firehouse: it's free and clean. For a quarter you can use the bathroom at the the gas station.
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