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Gleason Beach – Salmon Creek Beach loop from Freestone Turnoff NB

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United States
California
Sonoma County
Occidental

Gleason Beach – Salmon Creek Beach loop from Freestone Turnoff NB

Moderate

4.6

(7885)

10,645

riders

Gleason Beach – Salmon Creek Beach loop from Freestone Turnoff NB

03:27

59.9km

560m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 44.3 km for 464 m

Open: • Monday-Thursday: 11:00 AM-6:00 PM • Friday-Sunday: 11:00 AM-7:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

21.7 km

River Road along the Russian River Estuary

Highlight (Segment) • River

Western end of River road, closely parallel to the wide estuary of the Russian River, with sweeping views around every turn

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2

28.1 km

Strategic bridge along Coastal Highway 1, just before the intersection with Russian River Road. A long-standing Russian ethnic food restaurant and a couple of b&b are south of the bridge

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3

29.3 km

Just after the turnoff a trail goes left parallel to the State Park road. It leads down to the foot of Peaked Hill, then continues north along the cliffs to …

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4

34.0 km

Duncan's Cove

Highlight • Viewpoint

Overlook of the beach and rest area along the coastal highway. Another actually more scenic access is at a turn-off bit further north with a loop road to access this …

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5

34.8 km

Gleason Beach

Highlight • Beach

The small cove with only a tiny sandy beach at high tide is dominated by three imposing rocks standing partially in the ocean, partially on the beach

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6

34.9 km

The Old Coastal Highway Trail between Scotty Beach and Gleason Beach is now a narrow secondary road along the cliffs, passed by the modernized coastal highway 1 further inland. This …

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7

39.5 km

Salmon Creek Beach

Highlight • Beach

A 1-mile long stretch of sand with low dunes along the Coast Highway to Salmon Creek, and continuing for another 10 miles past the small village of Salmon Creek.

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40.3 km

Salmon Creek

Lake

9

44.1 km

Very friendly little visitor center for the town and parks around the bay. Great views across the water from the deck, and the neighboring public art pier. Detailed info on …

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B

59.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.7 km

22.8 km

9.37 km

1.11 km

Surfaces

49.2 km

9.11 km

1.67 km

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