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Smith Slough – Oracle Lagoon loop from Bird Island

Smith Slough – Oracle Lagoon loop from Bird Island

Easy

4.9

(1019)

15,109

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Smith Slough – Oracle Lagoon loop from Bird Island

01:12

30.3km

40m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.6 km for 156 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.89 km

Smith Slough

Highlight • River

The slow-moving, almost still water and wetlands between you and Bair Island Ecological Preserve make up Smith Slough.

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7.42 km

Cordilleras Creek

Highlight • River

This creek starts in the foothills of the Santa Cruz mountains, running almost four miles to get to this point, where it flows into wetlands leading into San Francisco Bay.

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8.00 km

Cordilleras Creek

Lake

9.22 km

Hiller Aviation Museum

Highlight • Monument

Fittingly located in a huge hangar-type building, the display of full-size aircraft still is naturally limited to the early attempts of human flying machines. The entrance price is a little …

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11.9 km

Redwood Shores Lagoon

Highlight • Lake

Surrounded by levees due to the higher water level compared to the ground elevation, this area serves as a focal point for the surrounding housing area. It provides opportunities for …

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12.8 km

This small lagoon offers an excellent photo opportunity for visitors and photographers alike. Its calm, crystal-clear waters create a stunning mirror-like reflection of the iconic Oracle Buildings that surround it. …

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14.8 km

Belmont Slough

Highlight • River

Belmont Slough is picturesque, with salt marshes filled with cordgrass and pickleweed. As you walk along this lovely path, you can see plenty of herons and shorebirds, adding to the beauty of this part of the estuary.

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30.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.9 km

2.80 km

1.08 km

240 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.6 km

381 m

148 m

Elevation

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Smith Slough – Oracle Lagoon loop from Bird Island

Smith Slough

Cordilleras Creek

Hiller Aviation Museum

Redwood Shores Lagoon

Oracle Lagoon

Belmont Slough

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