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Upper Penitencia Creek – Piedmont Ponds loop from Alum Rock

Upper Penitencia Creek – Piedmont Ponds loop from Alum Rock

Moderate

4.8

(2456)

16,408

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Upper Penitencia Creek – Piedmont Ponds loop from Alum Rock

02:11

29.6km

760m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.06 km for 129 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.12 km

Miguelita Creek Pedestrian Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This pedestrian bridge was completed in 2002 and offers pedestrians and cyclists away to travel away from traffic.

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7.93 km

Alum Rock — Upper Penitencia Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Upper Penitencia Creek Trail runs through Alum Rock Park and connects to many of the area's trails. The trail itself is an easy gravel ride for beginners and kids, but many of the adjoining trails are more challenging.

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8.24 km

Upper Penitencia Creek

Highlight • River

You can find free parking and restrooms by the side of the creek. From here you have the option of many different hilly but nontechnical trails up to Eagle Rock, Inspiration Point, Boccardo, or along the creek side.

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9.83 km

Alum Rock Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Alum Rock Park is open 8am to a half-hour after sunset. This 720 acre park is home to a whole host of outdoor activities including running, hiking, equestrian sports, and …

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9.93 km

Alum Rock Park - Penitencia Creek Road entrance

Highlight • Rest Area

Alum Rock Park is one of California’s oldest municipal parks, it was founded in 1872.

This is the main entrance to the park with parking and facilities.

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18.6 km

View of San Jose from Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

The top of either Sierra Road or Felton Road, either way, good effort, it's a long climb to get here! The views over the Sierra Vista Open Space Park and Boccardo Peak are worth the effort.

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18.7 km

Sierra Vista Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

This spot serves as one of the main trailheads for entrance into the Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve. The Kestrel Trail leaves from this parking area and quickly ties into …

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25.8 km

Piedmont Ponds

Highlight • Lake

The Piedmont Ponds on the Penitencia Creek Trail are a collection of small ponds in San José just off this popular multi-use path. This is a nice spot to begin …

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29.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.2 km

9.35 km

2.41 km

535 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.3 km

1.69 km

451 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Upper Penitencia Creek – Piedmont Ponds loop from Alum Rock

Miguelita Creek Pedestrian Bridge

Alum Rock — Upper Penitencia Creek Trail

Upper Penitencia Creek

Alum Rock Park

Alum Rock Park - Penitencia Creek Road entrance

View of San Jose from Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve

Sierra Vista Viewpoint

Piedmont Ponds

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