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Alfred Zampa Carquinez Bridge – Carquinez Bridge loop from Benicia

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Alfred Zampa Carquinez Bridge – Carquinez Bridge loop from Benicia

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Alfred Zampa Carquinez Bridge – Carquinez Bridge loop from Benicia

05:07

78.1km

1,060m

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: April 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Briones Regional Park

Kennedy Grove Regional Recreation Area

Pinole Valley Park

Sobrante Ridge Regional Preserve

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.25 km

Benicia-Martinez Bridge Bike Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A dedicated bike path runs adjacent to the road, crossing the bridge over the Carquinez Strait at the mouth of Suisun Bay. This is a stunning stretch of trail.

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16.7 km

Arroyo Del Hambre, Alhambra Valley

Highlight • Cycleway

Pleasant, mostly shaded road with little midday traffic, though eastbound picking up around afternoon rush hour. Almost unbelievably rural feeling so close to the Bay. Unfortunately long parts without shoulder.

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29.6 km

View of Bear Creek

Highlight • Viewpoint

This view of Bear Creek lets bikers peer down into the Bear Creek section of the Briones Reservoir, which has two sources for its water, one source is local and one source is imported.

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33.5 km

Little John Cove overlook of Briones Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great overlook of the reservoir, along the road as unfortunately the trail around the lake is closed to bikes.

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34.0 km

Overlook - Briones Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Large staging area on the south side of the Briones Reservoir, some hundred feet above the water level with a somewhat overgrown view of the lake and the dam to …

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44.3 km

Kennedy Grove - San Pablo Dam Overlook and Trailhead

Highlight • Viewpoint

Just below the massive earthen dam there is a good viewpoint to appreciate the height of the structure that has recently undergone seismic safety upgrades. The Bay Area Ridge Trail …

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63.7 km

Rodeo Grounds

Nature Reserve

65.0 km

Alfred Zampa Carquinez Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Bi-directional bike trail access from the Crockett (south) side. The trail is attached to the western side of the bridge with great views to the SF Bay.

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65.3 km

Carquinez Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

This stretch of the trail crosses the Carquinez Bridge, where a dedicated bike path runs alongside the road. From here, you can enjoy stunning views of the bay, with San …

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78.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.8 km

27.9 km

6.39 km

1.20 km

724 m

122 m

Surfaces

66.4 km

10.6 km

925 m

178 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

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Alfred Zampa Carquinez Bridge – Carquinez Bridge loop from Benicia

Benicia-Martinez Bridge Bike Trail

Arroyo Del Hambre, Alhambra Valley

View of Bear Creek

Little John Cove overlook of Briones Reservoir

Overlook - Briones Reservoir

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Carquinez Bridge

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