Niles Canyon Railway – Sycamore Grove Park loop from Vargas Plateau Regional Park

Niles Canyon Railway – Sycamore Grove Park loop from Vargas Plateau Regional Park

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Niles Canyon Railway – Sycamore Grove Park loop from Vargas Plateau Regional Park

03:09

71.8km

510m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 505 m for 68 m

After 13.4 km for 178 m

After 71.5 km for 68 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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93 m

Alameda Creek Waterfall and Picnic Area

Highlight • Waterfall

This small picnic area right next to the trail is the perfect spot for a shady break on your ride.

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3.67 km

Stony Brook Park & Canyon Entrance

Highlight • Canyon

This branch of the old Niles Canyon Railway lines is now a museum line to the historic train depot.

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7.69 km

Niles Canyon Railway

Highlight • Historical Site

The history of trains in Niles Canyon dates back to the building of the original transcontinental railroad. The first Western Pacific Railroad Company (formed in 1862) started construction in San …

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13.5 km

Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park, Oak Tree Picnic area

Highlight • Rest Area

Trailhead into the expansive regional park, with nice picnic area and restrooms also useful for a break if just passing by

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32.1 km

Sycamore Grove Park

Highlight • Forest

An 847 acre open space park with many native animals that can be spotted from the hiking trails, such as deer, turkey, rabbits, gopher snakes, occasional coyotes, and plenty of …

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33.3 km

Olivina Gate

Highlight • Monument

The Olivina Gate is a point of local historical interest and was constructed as a tribute to the late Mr Julius Paul Smith who ran the Olivina winery. The gate …

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40.5 km

Ravenswood Historic Site

Highlight • Historical Site

Livermore's jewel for weddings and events offers 40 acres of romance. With a private drive, lawns, gazebo, vineyards, and rose garden, it's ideal. Rental includes chairs, tables, and a kitchen. …

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61.6 km

Sunol Depot

Highlight • Historical Site

The Sunol Depot houses the Niles Canyon Railway, a museum that showcases the role of the railroad in the development of California, as well as the United States.

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