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San Luis Obispo County
Cayucos

Santa Rita Road gravel segment – Santa Rita Summit loop from Cayucos

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United States
California
San Luis Obispo County
Cayucos

Santa Rita Road gravel segment – Santa Rita Summit loop from Cayucos

Hard

4.9

(3740)

17,646

riders

Santa Rita Road gravel segment – Santa Rita Summit loop from Cayucos

07:12

91.7km

1,680m

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: June 30, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.29 km

Whale Rock Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

This beautiful 40,662-acre reservoir provides drinking water for San Luis Obispo, Cayucos and the surrounding area. It is encompassed by grassy rolling hills and oak and sycamore trees, with herds …

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2

6.78 km

Santa Rita Road gravel segment

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Gravel section of the Santa Rita Road. It's recommendable to have knobby tires when riding this section and be ready to climb!

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3

16.5 km

Santa Rita Summit

Highlight • Summit

Take a photo, take in the view! You have just been climbing up a great gravel climb for at least 30 minutes. This is doable and safe on a road bike, but can have washboard.

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4

31.8 km

Templeton Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Leafy park with live music gazebo and open air swimming pool in summer. Farmers market Saturday mornings

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5

53.4 km

Halter Ranch - Rest Stop

Highlight • Rest Area

6

59.3 km

Cypress Mountain Rd - gravel segment

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A steep gravel climb that is about 10 km (6 miles) long. It is certainly rideable on a road bike, but bring your climbing gears!

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91.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

63.4 km

14.5 km

10.6 km

3.22 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.2 km

24.2 km

19.3 km

< 100 m

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