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Higgins Canyon Road – Purisima Creek Road loop from Half Moon Bay

Higgins Canyon Road – Purisima Creek Road loop from Half Moon Bay

Moderate

4.9

(8936)

8,937

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Higgins Canyon Road – Purisima Creek Road loop from Half Moon Bay

02:08

43.1km

580m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 30, 2026

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After 8.70 km for 139 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.75 km

Higgins Canyon Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Higgins Canyon Road, located near Half Moon Bay in San Mateo County, California, is a scenic and narrow route that is popular among cyclists. The road begins in the quaint town of Half Moon Bay and heads inland into the Santa Cruz Mountains. Starting with a gentle incline, the road passes through farmland, horse pastures, and eucalyptus groves before climbing into dense forests of redwoods and oaks. The climb along Higgins Canyon Road is steadily uphill, but manageable, and features several sharp curves and blind corners (be alert on the descent!). The road is narrow and, unfortunately, lacks a shoulder in most areas, but the traffic is relatively light. As you climb, you are rewarded with stunning views of the surrounding hills, valleys, and occasional glimpses of the distant Pacific Ocean. Higgins Canyon Road also connects to other popular cycling roads, like Tunitas Creek Road and Lobitos Creek Road, offering further opportunities for extended your ride through the scenic terrain of the Santa Cruz Mountains.

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8.76 km

Purisima Creek Redwoods trailhead

Highlight • Trail

As you explore, you will find yourself surrounded by a dense canopy of trees that offer ample shade all day long. Feel free to make use of the nearby stream to take a break and fully immerse yourself in the breathtaking surroundings.

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8.96 km

Purisima Creek Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Starting through a cute, grassy valley dotted with homes and farms, you head in toward some redwood groves that you briefly go through near the turn-around point of the road.

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14.6 km

Verde Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

21.8 km

The Bike Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Rest and refuel at this little hut on the side of Tunitas Creek rd. provided by Potrero Nuevo Farm open 24/7-365 for cyclists.

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26.4 km

Lobitos Creek Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

It has several more minor ups and downs along the way. It's nothing that could be considered challenging, though, and you soon settle into the valley of Lobitos Creek and end up almost back at Highway 1 via a mildly twisty descent.

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43.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.1 km

6.77 km

172 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.3 km

6.59 km

107 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Higgins Canyon Road – Purisima Creek Road loop from Half Moon Bay

Higgins Canyon Road

Purisima Creek Redwoods trailhead

Purisima Creek Road

Verde Road

The Bike Hut

Lobitos Creek Road

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