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Skyline Boulevard Viewpoint – Alpine Pond loop from Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve

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Skyline Boulevard Viewpoint – Alpine Pond loop from Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve

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Skyline Boulevard Viewpoint – Alpine Pond loop from Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve

02:35

20.2km

650m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 26, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve

Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve

Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve (closed area)

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Parking

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1.02 km

Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve

Nature Reserve

1.34 km

Gene Sheehan Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

This small fenced-in viewpoint boasts sweeping views of the Santa Cruz Mountains and the surrounding area. It commemorates Gene Sheehan, who designed, built, and trained others to create this overlook …

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2.64 km

Ridge Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Ridge Trail gives you pretty views to the bay and the Santa Clara Valley (through high grass, depending on the season).

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4.24 km

Ridge Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This beautiful trail takes you along the rolling green hills of the preserve, with views of Mount Diablo, Black Mountain, East Bay peaks, Mindego Hill, and the San Gregorio Watershed. …

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4.97 km

Skyline Boulevard Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

A nice place to pause and catch the view before zipping down the hill on either side. There's a wooden fence where you can lean your bike for a moment.

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11.0 km

Mindego Hill

Highlight • Summit

I may have used a trail segment on which mountain bikes are not allowed, but there were no signs indicating this restriction. The ride was a mix of windy roads …

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14.8 km

Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

Russian Ridge is an incredible 3,137-acre preserve that boasts a rich diversity of plants and wildlife, steep forested canyons, and grasslands, with abundant wildflowers in the spring. The open ridge …

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18.0 km

Alpine Pond

Highlight • Lake

The shores of this lovely pond are full of moisture-loving plants such as willow, dock, and cattails. If you spend time here, you can expect to see lots of wildlife …

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20.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

5.77 km

3.70 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.0 km

8.12 km

997 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (770 m)

Lowest point (530 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

27°C

14°C

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Skyline Boulevard Viewpoint – Alpine Pond loop from Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve

Gene Sheehan Overlook

Ridge Trail

Ridge Trail

Skyline Boulevard Viewpoint

Mindego Hill

Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve

Alpine Pond

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