Bixby Creek Bridge Viewpoint 🌉 – The Lone Cypress Viewpoint loop from Historical Pacific Grove Whistle Stop

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Bixby Creek Bridge Viewpoint 🌉 – The Lone Cypress Viewpoint loop from Historical Pacific Grove Whistle Stop

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Bixby Creek Bridge Viewpoint 🌉 – The Lone Cypress Viewpoint loop from Historical Pacific Grove Whistle Stop

07:05

110km

1,420m

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: August 3, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Los Padres National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.97 km

Carmel-by-the-Sea

Highlight • Settlement

This picturesque little town south of 17 Mile Dr is a sight in itself. Beautiful wooden houses, numerous art galleries, and the hometown of several Hollywood stars. Clint Eastwood even …

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12.0 km

Mission San Carlos Borromeo del Río Carmelo

Highlight • Religious Site

1771 Spanish mission church and grounds, 5 museums, $10 admission

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15.5 km

Some supposedly dangerous waves leave this idyllic soft sandy beach almost deserted, perfect for a lonely stroll: keep an alert eye out for those sneaky killer waves and observe the seals and abundant birds

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17.3 km

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

Nature Reserve

17.8 km

Point Lobos State Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful Marine and coastal park, free for bikers

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30.4 km

Kasler Point

Viewpoint

35.4 km

Bixby Creek Bridge Viewpoint 🌉

Highlight • Viewpoint

An absolute must. The bridge is much more impressive, especially live, than in the countless films in which it appears. I wasn't really prepared for it at the time, but …

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44.2 km

Point Sur Lightstation 🗼 State Historic Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Access only Wed 1pm, Sat/Sun 10am, 1pm via $12 guided tour, no reservations, line up early at roadside gate

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55.9 km

Entrance to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park & Lodge

Highlight • Rest Area

Hard to miss riding South on the PCH through Big Sur (going north it's in the middle of a descent)

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109 km

The Lone Cypress Viewpoint

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Fantastic sections on the coast - take an ebike, it's a lot of fun to cruise relaxed ☺️

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110 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

83.3 km

18.9 km

6.18 km

1.88 km

121 m

103 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

103 km

7.59 km

319 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

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Weather

Today

Saturday 24 October

19°C

11°C

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Additional weather tips

The UV-index reading is high for much of your activity. Don’t forget sunscreen and consider bringing sunglasses.

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Comments

October 2, 2024,2024 - USA 4. Etappe - Monterey-Big Sur

First we drove along the 17 Mile Drive along the coast. After a hearty lunch we drove the remaining 40 km. The second part was peppered with a few climbs.

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