Bay Area Billy Goats (Total 214) |
Billy Goat | Code | Difficulty | Climb | Miles | Description | Map | Added | Submitter |
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3 Bears Loop | TBL | 4 | 1650 | 13.3 | Orinda: Start on Castro Ranch Rd at San Pablo Dam Rd, to Alhambra Valley Rd, Bear Creek, end at San Pablo Dam Rd. Ride either direction. | Map | 08/2008 | Scott Francks |
Aborn | ABN | 6 | 750 | 1.8 | San Jose: Start at Ruby Ave, finish at gate | Map | 1999 | |
Aguajito | AGJ | 3 | 700 | 3.5 | Monterey: Camino Aguajito & Aguajito Rd from Del Monte Ave to summit -- OR -- Carmel: Start on Rio Road at Mission Carmel, continue on Junipero, follow truck route to Hwy 1 (right to 3rd, left to Santa Fe, right to 2nd, left to Carpenter, left to Hwy 1), right to Aguajito, to summit -- OR -- Carmel: Start on Rio Road at the Mission, continue on Junipero, cross Camino Del Monte, bear right on Alta and Serra, slight left on Carpenter, left to Hwy-1, right to Aguajito, to summit at Loma Alta. | Map Alt-1 Alt-2 | 1999 | |
Alba | ALB | 6 | 2050 | 3.9 | Ben Lomond: Start at Hwy 9, finish at Empire Grade | Map | 1989 | |
Aldercroft Heights | ALH | 4 | 597 | 4.0 | Lexington Reservoir: Start at Alma Bridge Road, u-turn at end; round trip. | Map | 01/2012 | Don Axtell |
Alpine East | APE | 3 | 560 | 3.3 | Portola Valley: Start at Portola Rd, finish at gate | Map | 2002 | |
Alpine West Lower | AWL | 4 | 1162 | 4.0 | From Pescadero Rd to Portola State Park Rd. | Map | 1/1/2023 | Dzung Dang |
Alpine West Upper | AWU | 4 | 867 | 3.5 | From Portola State Park Rd to Skyline Blvd. | Map | 1/1/2023 | Dzung Dang |
Altamont | ALT | 4 | 606 | 2.2 | Los Altos Hills: Start at Moody Rd, finish at Page Mill Rd. | Map | 07/2009 | Christopher Larson |
Alum Rock Crothers | ARC | 5 | 884 | 3.8 | San Jose: Start on Penitencia Creek at Alum Rock entrance, right at the T (old entrance), left onto Crothers Rd; end at Echo Knolls Rd | Map | 01/2018 | Bruce Simpson |
Aptos to Corralitos | A2C | 3 | 706 | 7.7 | Aptos: Trout Gulch Rd, to Day Valley Rd, to Freedom Blvd, to Hams Rd, to Corralitos town square. Either way. | Map | 01/2008 | Deborah Lefferts |
Aztec Ridge | AZR | 6 | 743 | 1.6 | Los Gatos: From Phillips Rd, via Cypress Way, to bear right at Maya Way, to right at Aztec Ridge, to end. | Map | 02/2008 | Gary Robinson |
Bailey/Buffalo Hill | BBF | 3 | 530 | 4.1 | San Jose: From Santa Teresa Blvd, via Bailey Ave, to left at McKean Rd, to summit of Buffalo Hill. -- OR -- McKean from Harry Rd to the top of Buffalo Hill | Map Alt-1 | 2002 | |
Barloy Canyon | BLC | 4 | 650 / 730 | 2.5 / 4.1 | Monterey: Start Eucalyptus and Barloy Canyon, to summit at Perimeter Rd -- OR -- Monterey: Start: South Boundary Rd @Suacito, finish at Perimeter Rd summit | Map Alt-1 | 1/2022 | James Harrison |
Barnard/Anderson Dam | BAD | 6 | 550 | 3.1 | Morgan Hill: Construction Detour: Barnard Rd to end, and Hill/Diana/McDonald Rds -- replaces -- Barnard Rd to end, and Anderson Dam loop. Start with either one. | Map | 01/2011 | John Hughes |
Bean Creek | BNC | 3 | 503 | 3.7 | Scotts Valley: Start at Scotts Valley Dr, finish at Glenwood Dr. | Map | 02/2019 | John Hughes |
Bear Creek | BCW | 4 | 1635 | 9.2 | Boulder Creek: Start at Hwy 9, finish at Skyline Blvd. CAUTION: heavy traffic during morning commute hours | Map | 1989 | |
Bear Gulch West | BGW | 5 | 1200 | 6.1 | Between Skaggs Pt and Skylonda: Start at Skyline Blvd, u-turn at end. Round trip. | Map | 02/2008 | Spencer Frink |
Bernal | BRN | 4 | 500 | 1.3 | San Jose: Start at Heaton Moor Dr, finish at the hilltop parking area before the IBM gate. | Map | 1999 | |
Black | BLK | 5 | 1780 | 4.5 | Lexington Reservoir: Start at Montevina Rd, finish at Skyline Blvd -- or -- Start at Montevina Rd, left on Gist Rd, finish at Skyline Blvd | Map Alt-1 | 1997 | |
Bohlman | BOH | 6 | 2010 | 4.1 | Saratoga: Start at Madronia Cemetery entrance, finish at end of road. | Map | 1989 | |
Bonny Doon | BDP | 5 | 2100 | 7.5 | Davenport: Start at Hwy 1, straight onto Pine Flat Rd, finish at Empire Grade -- or -- Start at Hwy 1, right onto Martin Rd, right onto Ice Cream Grade, finish at Empire Grade | Map Alt-1 | 1989 | |
Boots Rd | BTS | 6 | 830 | 1.4 | Monterey: Start at Monterey-Salinas Hwy (CA 68). Finish at Saddle Rd. | Map | 12/2019 | John Hughes |
Branciforte Mtn View | BMV | 3 | 509 | 3.9 | Start at Granite Creek Rd, turn right on Mountain View Rd. End at North Rodeo Gulch Rd. | Map | 1/1/2023 | Melanie Clarke |
Bunker McCullough | BMC | 4 | 573 | 2.3 | Marin Headlands: Start on Bunker Rd at Field Rd, to right onto McCullough Road, finish at Conzelman Rd. | Map | 01/2018 | Hien Lam |
Cachagua Loop | CCN | 4 | 900 | 2.7/8.8 | Carmel Valley: Start at Carmel Valley Rd, take Cachagua Rd to summit at Sky Ranch -- or -- Start at Carmel Valley Rd, takeTassajara Rd to right on Cachagua Rd to summit at Sky Ranch | Map Alt-1 | 1999 | |
Calaveras/Backside | CLN | 4 | 613 | 3.0 | Sunol: Start at Welch Creek, finish at the dam overlook. CAUTION: heavy traffic after 3 PM. | Map | 01/2012 | Don Axtell |
Calaveras/Lower | CLL | 4 | 730 | 2.4 | Milpitas: Start at Piedmont Rd, finish at Felter Rd. CAUTION: heavy traffic after 3 PM. | Map | 01/2012 | Don Axtell |
Calaveras/Upper | CLU | 4 | 624 | 7.3 | Milpitas: Start at Felter Rd, finish at the dam overlook -- or -- Start at the dam overlook, finish at Felter Rd. CAUTION: heavy traffic after 3 PM. | Map Alt-1 | 01/2012 | Don Axtell |
Canada Loop | CNN | 4 | 1020 | 17.0 | Gilroy: Start on Roop Rd at New Ave, becomes Gilroy Hot Springs Rd, right at Canada Rd, finish at Hwy 152 -- or -- Start on Dryden Ave at New Ave, left onto Leavesley Rd, straight onto Roop Rd, becomes Gilroy Hot Springs Rd, right at Canada Rd, finish at Hwy 152 -- or -- Start on Dryden Ave at New Ave, left onto Leavesley Rd, straight onto Roop Rd, becomes Gilroy Hot Springs Rd, right at Canada Rd, left on Jamieson, finish at gate (Canada de los Osos) -- or -- Start on Canada Rd at Hwy 152, left at Gilroy Hot Springs Rd, become Roop Rd, finish at New Ave. | Map Alt-1 Alt-2 Alt-3 | 1989 | |
Carmel Valley | CVN | 4 | 2370 | 17.7/10.1 | Carmel Valley: Start at Holman Rd, finish at summit -- or -- Start at Arroyo Seco Rd, finish at summit | Map Alt-1 | 1999 | |
Carr/Anzar | CAE | 3 | 470 | 5.9 | San Juan Bautista: Start on Anzar Rd at San Juan Hwy, left onto Carr Ave, finish at Carpenteria Rd in Aromas -- OR —Start on Carr Ave at Carpenteria Rd in Aromas, right onto Anzar Rd, finish at San Juan Hwy. | Map Alt-1 | 1999 | |
Castle Hill | CSH | 5 | 570 | 1.2 | Morgan Hill: Start on Castle Hill Dr at Llagas Rd, include the Castle Hill loop, right on Scott, right on Glen Ayre. Finish at the summit. Return to Llagas Rd via Glen Ayre or Castle Hill. Either way. | Map | 1/1/2016 | John Hughes |
Chaboya | CHA | 5 | 545 | 0.9 | San Jose: Start at Gurdwara Ave, finish at end of Chaboya Rd -- or — Start at Gurdwara Ave, finish at end of Chaboya Ct | Map Alt-1 | 01/2008 | Michael McGeough |
China Grade | CGL | 6 | 970 | 3.5 | Big Basin: Start at lower Hwy 236, finish at upper Hwy 236 | Map | 1989 | |
Cienega | CIN | 3 | 1025 | 18.1 | Hollister: From Union Rd to Hwy 25 (Jon Kaplan Memorial), either direction -- or -- Paicines: From Hwy 25 (Jon Kaplan Memorial) to De Rose Winery and back -- or -- Hollister: From Union Rd to De Rose Winery and back | Map Alt-1 Alt-2 | 1999 | |
Clayton | CYT | 4 | 840 | 5.2 | San Jose: Start on Marten Ave at Mt. Pleasant Rd, right onto Clayton Rd, finish at Mt. Hamilton Rd | Map | 1996 | |
Columbia | COL | 5 | 802 | 1.92 | Castro Valley: Start at Cull Canyon Rd, finish at second right for Bellhurst Lane | Map | 03/2009 | Michael McGeough |
Conzelman | COR | 4 | 650 | 2 | Golden Gate Bridge: Start at Conzelman and Moore Ave at north end of bridge, finish at the top of Conzelman (view point). | Map | 10/2008 | Megan Nguyen |
Corral de Tierra | CDT | 4 | 800 | 5.6 | Monterey: Start at Robley Rd, finish at San Benancio Rd. | Map | 11/2009 | Jon Kaplan |
Corral Hollow | CHE | 4 | 1000 | 7.8/11.2 | Livermore: from Mines Rd to summit -- or -- Tracy: from Hwy 5 to summit -- or -- Livermore: Start on Cross Rd at Patterson Pass Rd, left onto Corral Hollow road, finish at summit | Map Alt-1 Alt-2 | 1999 | |
Country View | CTV | 6 | 710 | 1.8 | San Jose: Start at McKean Rd, finish in cul-de-sac at end of road. | Map | 11/2009 | Pat Parseghian |
Crazy Horse | CRZ | 3 | 630 | 6.4 | San Juan Bautista: Start at San Juan Grade on Crazy Horse Canyon Rd, straight onto Echo Valley Rd, finish at Maher Rd. Either way. | Map | 01/2015 | Dan Swanson |
Crestview | CRV | 5 | 666 | 1.97 | Redwood City: Start at Edgewood Dr, finish at Club Dr. | Map | 03/2009 | Michael McGeough |
Croy | CRY | 4 | 630 | 4.5 | Morgan Hill: Start at Uvas Rd, finish at Uvas County Park. | Map | 1991 | |
Cull Canyon | CLC | 3 | 540 | 6.1 | Start at Heyer Ave, to end of Cull Canyon Road. | Map | 1/1/2023 | John Hughes |
Del Puerto Canyon | DPE | 5 | 2450 | 16.8/21.8 | Livermore: Start at Junction Bar And Grill, u-turn at Frank Raines County Park (lower entrance), return to Junction -- or -- Start at the I-5 underpass in Patterson, finish at the Santa Clara County line (top of the wall) | Map Alt-1 | 2004 | |
Del Valle | DVE | 4 | 1030 | 6.3 | Livermore: Start at Mines Rd, u-turn at Del Valle park entrance kiosk, return to Mines Rd | Map | 1999 | |
Eden Canyon | EDC | 3 | 536 | 2.7 | Start at Dublin Canyon Rd, to gate at end of road. | Map | 1/1/2023 | John Hughes |
Edgewood | EDW | 3 | 725 | 2.9 | Redwood City: Start at Alameda De Las Pulgas, finish at the Hw 280 parking lot. CAUTION: heavy traffic during afternoon commute hours. | Map | 10/2008 | Brian Chun |
El Toyonal | ETY | 5 | 1242 | 3.1 | Orinda: Start at San Pablo Dam Road on El Toyonal, left onto Vista Del Orinda, left onto Los Piedras, right onto Lomas Contadas, finish at Grizzly Peak Blvd by the steam trains parking lot. | Map | 01/2012 | Mark Pryor |
Elena/Taaffe | ELT | 3 | 590 | 2.6 | Los Altos Hills: Start at Purissima Rd on Elena Rd, right onto Taaffe Rd, finish at Altamont Rd. | Map | 07/2009 | Christopher Larson |
Empire Grade Lower | EGL | 4 | 677 | 3.7 | Santa Cruz: Start at UCSC main entrance at Heller Dr, finish at Smith Grade | Map | 01/2016 | Jon Kaplan |
Empire Grade Middle | EGM | 5 | 770 | 3.3 | Santa Cruz: Start at Smith Grade, finish at Felton-Empire Rd. | Map | 01/2016 | Jon Kaplan |
Empire Grade Upper | EGU | 4 | 1004 | 6.3 | Felton: Start at Felton-Empire Rd, finish at Ben Lomond Cal Fire station | Map | 01/2012 | Don Axtell |
Eureka Canyon | EKG | 5 | 1960 | 9.4 | Corralitos: Start at town square, finish at Buzzard Lagoon Rd and Highland Way. | Map | 1989 | |
Felter | FEL | 4 | 1250 | 6.2 | Milpitas: Start at Calaveras Rd, straight onto Sierra Rd, finish at Sierra Open Space Preserve parking area -- OR -- Start at Calaveras, left at Sierra Rd (stay on Felter), end at cattle gate. | Map Alt-1 | 01/2008 | Ken Goldman |
Felton-Empire | FTE | 5 | 1530 | 3.8 | Felton: Start at Hwy 9, finish at Empire Grade | Map | 1989 | |
Foster | FOS | 5 | 530 | 1.3 | Los Gatos: Start at Main St on Alpine Ave, right onto Foster Rd, finish at the cul-de-sac. | Map | 01/2012 | Jeffrey Balfus |
Fremont Peak | FMP | 5 | 2870 | 10.6 | San Juan Bautista: Start at Mission Vinyard Rd on San Juan Canyon Rd, finish at the Fremont Peak State Park upper parking lot. | Map | 1989 | |
Granite Creek | GNC | 4 | 600 | 3.3 | Scotts Valley: Start at Branciforte Dr, finish at summit between Navarra Dr and Sherman Dr. | Map | 1999 | |
Grizzly Peak | GRP | 4 | 1015 | 7.8 | Berkeley: Start at Wildcat Canyon Rd, finish at Skyline Blvd | Map | 03/2009 | Paul Greene |
Harwood/Santa Rosa | HSR | 6 | 565 | 1.2 | San Jose: Start on Harwood at Almond Blossom Ln, go through the pedestrian gate, right onto Santa Rosa Dr, finish at intersection with Sierra Azule | Map | 2004 | |
Hastings/Club | HSC | 5 | 720 | 1.4 | Belmont: Start at Carlmont Dr, turn right at Club Dr, finish at Crestview Dr. | Map | 01/2012 | Michael Khaw |
Hazel Dell | HDL | 3 | 560 | 3.6 | Corralitos: Start on Browns Valley Rd at Hames Rd, straight on Hazel Dell Rd, finish at Hazel Dell Heights -- or -- Start on Mt Madonna at Casserly Rd, left onto Hazel Dell, finish at Hazel Dell Heights. NOTE (for either option) - check the SCR county roads info page (see our "Submit a Ride" page for a link), since there are numerous small washouts | Map Alt-1 | 1999 | |
Hellyer/Hassler | HEH | 4 | 573 | 3.31 | San Jose: Start at Silver Creek Valley Rd, right onto Dove Hill Rd, right onto Hassler Parkway, finish at Ridge Top View Lane | Map | 01/2008 | Michael McGeough |
Henry Coe | HRC | 5 | 2489 | 8.0 | Morgan Hill: Start on E Dunne Ave at the bridge over Anderson Reservoir inlet, finish at the ranger station | Map | 01/2008 | Franz Kelsch |
Hicks East | HKE | 5 | 1050 | 5.6 | San Jose: Start on Almaden Rd at McKean Rd, changes to Alamitos Rd, right onto Hicks, finish at Mt Umunhum Rd. | Map | 1989 | |
Hicks Trio | HKT | 5 | 781 | 3.6 | Los Gatos: All start on the west side of Hicks Rd. (1) Arnerich Rd, left onto Deer Park Ct, u-turn at the cul-de-sac; (2) Wagner to u-turn at private road; (3) Pheasant Rd to u-turn at gate. Do all three, any order. | Map | 01/2012 | Jeffrey Balfus |
Hicks West | HKW | 5 | 1120 | 5.3 | Los Gatos: Start at Shannon Rd, finish at Mt Umunhum Rd. | Map | 1989 | |
Hidden Hills | HDH | 4 | 540 | 2.9 | Monterey: Start on Hidden Hills Rd at Laureles Grade. Bear right onto Hidden Valley Rd, which changes back into Hidden Hills Rd. Right onto Jeanette Rd, finish at Laureles Grade. | Map | 12/2019 | Art Cruz |
Higgins/Purisima | HPN | 5 | 690 | 3.4/4.5 | Half Moon Bay: Start on Higgins Canyon Rd at Main St, finish at summit -- or — Start on Purisima Creek Rd at Verde Rd, finish at summit | Map Alt-1 | 1999 | |
Highland Way | HIW | 3 | 625 | 7.6 | Loma Prieta: Start at Soquel-San Jose Rd, finish at Buzzard Lagoon Rd and Eureka Canyon Rd. | Map | 01/2008 | Deborah Lefferts |
Higuera Rd | HGR | 6 | 535 | 1.4 | San Jose: Start at Mt Pleasant Rd, finish at the gate -- or -- Start at Mt Pleasant Rd, left onto Higuera Highlands, finish at the gate. | Map Alt-1 | 01/2011 | John Hughes |
Holiday Dr | HOL | 4 | 670 | 4.3 | Morgan Hill: Start at Dunne Ave.; Holiday Dr turns into Holiday Court. At T turn left onto Holiday Dr and return to start. -- OR -- Start at Dunne Ave.; Holiday Dr turns into Holiday Court. At T turn left onto Holiday Dr; rt on Blue Jay; rt on Whipporwill, left on Lakeview; left on Quail to Copper Hill; rt on Holiday Dr; return to start | Map Alt-1 | 12/2019 | Jamey Slaton |
Hwy 236 | HBB | 4 | 1600 | 13.2 | Big Basin: Start at lower China Grade, through Big Basin, finish at Hwy 9 | Map Alt-1 | 1993 | |
Hwy 236 Upper | HBU | 3 | 724 | 4.7 | Big Basin: Start at Hwy 9, finish at upper China Grade. NOTE: first 3.1 miles are sufficient for the goat. | Map | 11/2009 | Jon Kaplan |
Hwy 84 West | 84W | 4 | 764 | 4.0 | La Honda: Start at Pescadero Rd, finish at Old La Honda Rd | Map | 09/2008 | David Hoag |
Hwy 9 North Lower | 9NL | 4 | 986 | 3.9 | Saratoga: Start at 6th St, finish at Redwood Gulch Rd. | Map | 01/2011 | Mark Pryor |
Hwy 9 North Upper | 9NU | 5 | 1120 | 3.0 | Saratoga: Start at Redwood Gulch Rd, finish at Skyline Blvd | Map | 01/2011 | Mark Pryor |
Hwy 9 South Lower | 9SL | 4 | 865 | 7.8 | Boulder Creek: Start at the lower intersection with Hwy 236, finish at the upper intersection with Hwy 236 | Map | 01/2016 | Pat Parseghian |
Hwy 9 South Upper | 9SU | 4 | 1310 | 6.0 | Big Basin: Start at upper Hwy 236, finish at Skyline Blvd | Map | 07/2008 | |
Inspiration Circle | INC | 5 | 535 | 1.3 | Start at Silvergate at intersection of Bay laurel, continue onto Inspiration Circle | Map | 1/1/2023 | John Hughes |
Jacks Peak | JKP | 4 | 500 | 1.3 | Monterey: Start at Monhollan Rd. Finish at park entrance kiosk. | Map | 12/2019 | John Hughes |
Jackson Oaks | JAO | 5 | 550 | 2.1 | Morgan Hill: Start at Dunne Ave. U-turn at Oakridge Rd. Must complete round trip. | Map | 12/2019 | Jamey Slaton |
Jamison Creek | JMC | 6 | 1480 | 2.9 | Boulder Creek: Start at Hwy 236, finish at Empire Grade | Map | 1989 | |
Jefferson | JEF | 4 | 585 | 2.0 | Redwood City: Start at Highland Ave, finish at Wilmington Way | Map | 01/2008 | Leslie C. Battersby |
Kilkare Rd | KIL | 3 | 709 | 3.63 | Sunol: Start at Main St by train station, finish at end of road | Map | 01/2013 | Michael McGeough |
Kincaid | KNC | 5 | 1875 | 12.0 | San Jose: Start at Mt Hamilton Rd, u-turn at gate; return to Mt Hamilton Rd | Map | 1999 | |
Kings Mountain | KGM | 5 | 1670 | 5.0 | Woodside: Start at Woodside Rd, finish at Skyline Blvd | Map | 1989 | |
Larkin Valley/White | LVW | 4 | 600 | 3.8 | Aptos: Start at Bonita Dr on San Andreas Rd, changes to Larkin Valley Rd, left onto White Rd, finish at Freedom Blvd -- or -- start at San Andreas Rd on Mar Monte Ave, left onto Larkin Valley Rd, right onto White Rd to Freedom Blvd. Either route, either way. | Map Alt-1 | 10/2012 | Don Axtell |
Las Animas | LAS | 4 | 830 | 8.1 | San Jose: Start on San Felipe Rd at the summit, south to a bear right onto Las Animas Rd, u-turn at gate, return to a left onto Metcalf Rd, finish at motorcycle park. Can be ridden either way. | Map | 01/2018 | Bruce Simpson |
Laureles Grade | LGN | 4 | 900 | 3.2 | Carmel Valley: Start at Carmel Valley Rd, finish at summit -- or -- Start at Hwy 68, finish at summit -- or -- Start at Hwy 68, left to Robley Rd, right to Toro Rd, straight on short dirt path at top of Toro, right on Rinconado Dr, finish at Laureles Grade -- or -- Start at Corral de Tierra on Robley Rd, left on Toro Rd, right on Rinconado Dr, finish at Laureles Grade. | Map Alt-1 Alt-2 Alt-3 | 1999 | |
Llagas/Willow Springs | LWS | 3 | 630 | 5.1 | Morgan Hill: In either order, ride Llagas Rd from Hale Ave to Oak Glen Ave and ride Willow Springs Rd from Oak Glen Ave to Hale Ave -- or -- In either order, ride Llagas Rd from Oak Glen Ave to Hale Ave and ride Willow Springs Rd from Hale Ave to Oak Glen Ave. | Map Alt-1 Alt-2 Alt-3 | 1996 | |
Lobitos Creek | LBC | 4 | 670 | 4.1 | San Gregorio: Start at Verde Rd, finish at Tunitas Creek Rd. | Map | 1999 | |
Loch Lomond | LCL | 5 | 620 | 2.7 | Felton: Start at Zayante Rd, left onto West Dr, straight onto Sequoia Ave, finish at the Loch Lomond park entrance gate. | Map | 11/2009 | Bill Keckler |
Lone Tree | LNT | 5 | 2690 | 10.7 | Hollister: Start at Fairview Rd, finish at the end of road. | Map | 1999 | |
Los Trancos Woods | LTW | 4 | 748 | 2.9 | Portola Valley: Start at Alpine Rd, straight onto Vista Verde Way, finish at Ramona Rd (upper intersection). | Map | 2002 | |
Magdalena/Olive Tree | MOT | 4 | 692/630 | 2.7 | Los Altos Hills: Start at Foothill Expwy, on Magdalena Ave, right onto Blandor, right onto Olive Tree, finish at the gate -- or -- Start at Moody Rd, on Tepa Way, bear right onto Summit Wood Rd, left onto La Loma Dr, right onto Prospect Ave, right onto Stonebrook Dr, right onto Kate Dr, left onto Laura Ct, straight through gate to Stonebrook Dr, right onto Magdalena Ave, right onto Blandor, right onto Olive Tree, finish at the gate | Map Alt-1 | 09/2008 | Paul Metz |
Mantelli/Blue Bell | MBB | 5 | 575 | 4.0/8.6 | Gilroy: Start at Santa Teresa Blvd on Mantelli Dr, left onto Country Dr, right onto Bluebell Dr, u-turn at Burchell Rd, retrace route back to Santa Teresa Blvd -- or -- Start at Santa Teresa Blvd on Mantelli Dr, left onto Country Dr, right onto Bluebell Dr, right onto Burchell Rd, right onto Watsonville Rd, right onto Day Rd, end at Santa Teresa Blvd -- or -- Start at Santa Teresa Blvd on Day Rd, left onto Watsonville Rd, left onto Burchell Rd, left onto Bluebell Dr, left onto Country Dr, right onto Manetlli Dr, end at Santa Teresa Blvd. | Map Alt-1 Alt-2 | 03/2009 | Franz Kelsch |
Melendy | MEL | 5 | 627 | 1.44 | Redwood City: Start at Alameda de las Pulgas, finish at Crestview Dr. | Map | 03/2009 | Michael McGeough |
Metcalf | MET | 5 | 1033 | 1.9 | San Jose: Start at Malech Rd, finish at the motorcycle park. | Map | 1989 | |
Mill Creek | MIC | 4 | 1500 | 4.3 | Fremont: Start at Mission Blvd, finish at the gate. | Map | 04/2008 | Deborah Lefferts |
Mines | MIN | 4 | 2550 | 26 | Livermore: Start at Del Valle Rd, finish at Del Puerto Canyon Rd (The Junction). | Map | 1999 | |
Mines Upper | MIU | 4 | 934 | 5.1 | Livermore: Start at Del Puerto Canyon Rd (The Junction), finish at the second crest (Elyar Ridge). | Map | 01/2015 | Jon Kaplan |
Montebello | MNB | 5 | 2030 | 5.3 | Cupertino: Start at Stevens Canyon Rd, finish at the gate. | Map | 1989 | |
Montevina | MNV | 5 | 1700 | 3.8 | Lexington Reservoir: Start at Black Rd, finish at the gate. | Map | 1999 | |
Moody | MDR | 4 | 636 | 2.8 | Los Altos Hills: Start at Elena Rd, finish at Page Mill Rd. | Map | 02/2008 | Eric Hamilton |
Mora | MOR | 5 | 600 | 1.6 | Los Altos Hills: Start at Loyola Dr on Terrace Dr, bear right onto Mora Dr, finish at the gate. | Map | 1999 | |
Morgan Territory | MTN | 5 | 1755 | 9.5/5.1 | Concord: Start at Marsh Creek Rd, finish at the summit (mailboxes 9530 & 9601) -- or -- Livermore: Start at Manning Rd, finish at the summit. | Map Alt-1 | 1999 | |
Morrison Canyon | MOC | 5 | 971 | 2.6 | Fremont: Start at Mission Blvd, bear left at Vargas Rd to stay on Morrison Canyon, finish at the end of road. | Map | 02/2008 | Joe Farinha |
Mount Tamalpais Lower | MTL | 4 | 1622/1379 | 6.6 / 3.6 | Mill Valley or Stinson Beach to State Park Headquarters (intersection of Pantoll Rd). | Map Alt-1 | 1/1/2023 | Dzung Dang |
Mount Tamalpais Upper | MTU | 4 | 1161 | 4.4 | From State Park headquarters on Panoramic Hwy to summit. | Map | 1/1/2023 | Dzung Dang |
Mt Bache/Loma Prieta | MTB | 5 | 1200 | 3.3 | Loma Prieta: Start at Highland Way, finish at summit on ridgeline | Map | 1996 | |
Mt Diablo North Gate | MDN | 5 | 2068 | 7.85 | Walnut Creek: Start on North Gate Rd at Oak Grove Rd, finish at South Gate Rd | Map | 02/2008 | David Hoag |
Mt Diablo South Gate | MDS | 5 | 1825 | 6.9 | Danville: Start on Mt Diablo Scenic Blvd at Blackhawk Rd, straight onto South Gate Rd, finish at North Gate Rd. | Map | 02/2008 | David Hoag |
Mt Diablo Summit | MDT | 5 | 2033 | 4.5 | Mt Diablo: Start at intersection of South Gate and North Gate Rds, finish in the upper parking lot. | Map | 02/2008 | David Hoag |
Mt Eden/Pierce | MEN | 4 | 600 | 3.3 | Saratoga: Start at Hwy-9 on Pierce Rd, left on Mt Eden Rd, finish at Stevens Canyon Rd. Can be ridden either direction -- or -- Start Pierce at Saratoga-Sunnyvale, right on Quarry, around the two gates to Villa Oaks Ln, right onto Mt Eden; finish at Stevens Canyon. | Map Alt-1 | 1989 | |
Mt Hamilton/Back | MHB | 5 | 2010 | 5.3 | San Jose: Start at Isabel Creek Bridge, finish at Lick Observatory | Map | 1989 | |
Mt Hamilton/Lower | MHL | 5 | 1500 | 7.9 | San Jose: Start at Alum Rock Ave, finish at Jos. Grant County Park (Grant Lake parking area) -- OR -- San Jose: Start at Alum Rock Ave, rt on Miguelito, left on Mt Hamilton, finish at Grant Lake parking area | Map Alt-1 | 1996 | |
Mt Hamilton/Middle | MHM | 5 | 1190 | 5.5 | San Jose: Start at Jos. Grant County Park (Grant Lake parking area). Finish at Kincaid Rd. | Map | 12/2019 | |
Mt Hamilton/Upper | MHU | 5 | 1650 | 5.2 | San Jose: Start at Kincaid Rd, finish at Lick Observatory | Map | 1996 | |
Mt Madonna Summit | MMS | 3 | 519 | 3.3 | From Mt Madonna Rd/Pole Line Rd intersection, ride Summit Rd to the end of county road | Map | 1/1/2024 | John Hughes |
Mt Madonna West | MME | 5 | 1300 | 2.6 | Corralitos: Start at Hazel Dell Rd, finish at Pole Line Rd. | Map | 1989 | |
Mt Madonna/Redwood Retreat | MMR | 5 | 787 | 4.3 | Gilroy: Start on Redwood Retreat at Watsonville Rd, left on Mt Madonna Rd, finish at the end of pavement | Map | 01/2012 | Nick Shain |
Mt Pleasant | MPL | 3 | 440 | 1.4 | San Jose: Start on Mt Pleasant Rd at Ruby Ave, finish at Murillo Ave -- or -- Start at Ruby Rd on Norwood Ave, straight onto Mt Pleasant Rd, finish at T-intersection at summit | Map Alt-1 | 1999 | |
Mt Umunhum | MUM | 5 | 2100 | 5.4 | San Jose: Start at Hicks Rd, finish at the Cube | Map | 1999 | |
Mtn Charlie | MTC | 5 | 1200 | 4.8 | Scotts Valley: Start at Glenwood Dr, finish at Summit Rd. | Map | 1989 | |
Native Sons | NAS | 4 | 650 | 1.5 | Skylonda: Start at gate at bottom, finish at Star Hill Rd. | Map | 09/2008 | Paul Metz |
Norris Canyon | NCR | 3 | 565 | 2.1/3.2 | Castro Valley: Start at Crow Canyon Road, finish at summit -- or -- San Ramon: Start at Iron Horse Trail, finish at summit | Map Alt-1 | 01/2008 | Franz Kelsch |
Old Calaveras | OCV | 5 | 604 | 2.1 | Milpitas: Start at Evans Road, left at Downing Rd, finish at Ed Levine Dog Park | Map | 02/2008 | Joe Farinha |
Old La Honda East | OLE | 5 | 1475 | 3.4 | Portola: Start at Portola Rd, finish at Skyline Blvd. | Map | 1989 | |
Old La Honda West | OLW | 4 | 931 | 2.45 | La Honda: Start at Hwy 84, finish at Skyline Blvd | Map | 02/2008 | Deborah Lefferts |
Old Santa Cruz Hwy | OSS | 4 | 1210 | 4.8/8.3 | Lexington Reservoir: Start at Lexington School, finish at Summit Rd -- or -- Start at Lexington Dam on Alma Bridge Rd, right onto Aldercroft Heights Rd, left onto Old Santa Cruz Hwy, finish at Summit Rd. | Map Alt-1 | 1990 | |
On Orbit | ONO | 6 | 540 | 0.8 | Saratoga: Start at Bohlman Rd, left onto Apollo Heights Ct, finish at end of road. | Map | 01/2012 | Don Axtell |
Overlook | OVL | 4 | 680 | 1.6/1.0 | Los Gatos: Start at Wissahickon Ave, finish at end of road -- or -- Start at Wissahickon Ave, left onto Sheldon Rd, finish at end of road. | Map Alt-1 | 09/2008 | Mark Pryor |
Page Mill Lower | PML | 4 | 701 | 2.5 | Palo Alto: Start at Arastradero Rd, finish at Moody Rd. | Map | 07/2009 | Franz Kelsch |
Page Mill Upper | PMU | 5 | 1483 | 5.8 | Palo Alto: Start at Moody Rd, finish at Skyline Blvd | Map | 07/2009 | Franz Kelsch |
Palmetto Skyline | PLS | 4 | 580 | 1.8 | Pacifica: Start at Monterey Dr on Palmetto Ave, left onto Crenshaw, right onto Skyline Blvd, finish at the water tank near Oceanside Dr. | Map | 01/2016 | Jon Kaplan |
Palomares | PLN | 4 | 1090 | 4.6/5.1 | Sunol: Start at Niles Canyon Rd, finish at summit -- or -- Castro Valley: Start at Palo Verde Rd, finish at summit | Map Alt-1 | 1989 | |
Panoche West | PRW | 4 | 1680 | 19.8 | Paicines: Start at Hwy 25, finish at the summit | Map | 01/2008 | Franz Kelsch |
Parker Ranch | PKR | 6 | 609 | 1.8 | Saratoga: Start on Parker Ranch Rd at Prospect Rd, to Parker Ranch Ct summit, back to left on upper Parker Ranch connector to Prospect Rd, left onto Prospect Rd, straight onto Rolling Hills to end of road -- or -- Start on Comer Dr at Arroyo De Arguello, straight on Comer Ct, straight on Star Ridge Ct, straight on Parker Ranch Ct, left on Parker Ranch Rd, left on Prospect Rd, Straight onto Rolling Hills to end of road. | Map Alt-1 | 01/2017 | Minh Nguyen |
Parrot Dr | PRT | 4 | 568 | 2.2 | San Mateo: Start Parrot Dr at 3rd, stay on Parrot (several turns), end at Bel Air Ct | Map | 1/2022 | Tony Le |
Paseo Del Roble/Alexis | PRA | 4 | 582 | 1.8 | Palo Alto: Start Paseo Del Roble at lower intersection with Page Mill, then right on Alexis Dr to end of road | Map | 1/2022 | Kelly Berryhill |
Patterson Pass | PPE | 4 | 1000 | 4.0/9.4 | Livermore: Start at Greenville Rd, finish at summit -- or -- Tracy: Start at Grant Line Rd, finish at summit -- or -- Livermore: Start on Cross Rd at Corral Hollow Rd, right onto Patterson Pass Road, finish at summit | Map Alt-1 Alt-2 | 1999 | |
Peach Hill/Ojai | PHO | 4 | 500 | 3 | Saratoga: Start at Piedmont Rd on Peach Hill Rd, left at Glen Una Dr, right to remain on Glen Una Dr, right onto Hwy 9, right onto Austin Way, right onto Lancaster Rd, left onto Matilija Dr, left onto Ojai Dr, finish at Greenwood Ln -- or -- Los Gatos: Start at Hwy 9 on Greenwood Rd, right onto Greenwood Ln, right onto Ojai Dr, right onto Matilija Dr, right onto Lancaster Rd, left onto Austin Way, left onto Hwy 9, left onto Glen Una Dr, left to remain on Glen Una Dr, right onto Peach Hill Rd, finish at summit | Map Alt-1 | 1999 | |
Pescadero | PCE | 4 | 1200/750 | 10.2/2.8 | Pescadero: Start at Stage Rd, finish at summit -- or -- La Honda: Start at Hwy 84, finish at summit | Map Alt-1 | 1996 | |
Pinehurst | PHR | 4 | 850 | 3.9 | Berkeley: Start at Canyon Rd, finish at Skyline Blvd | Map | 10/2008 | Patrice Carney |
Pinehurst/Redwood | PIR | 3 | 740 | 6.8 | Berkeley: Start at Canyon Rd on Pinehurst Rd, left onto Redwood Rd, finish at Marciel Rd (Chabot Park staging area) | Map | 07/2009 | Jon Kaplan |
Pole Line | PLL | 6 | 525 | 1.6 | Gilroy: Start at Hecker Pass (Hwy 152), finish at summit. | Map | 1999 | |
Polhemus Loop | POL | 3 | 557 | 5.6 | San Mateo: Start on Crystal Springs Rd at Skyline Blvd, right onto Polhemus Rd, right onto Ralston Ave bike path, right onto Canada Rd, left onto Hwy 92, right onto Skyline Blvd, finish at Crystal Springs Rd. Do entire loop, either direction, any starting point. | Map | 02/2008 | Deborah Lefferts |
Portola State Park | PTP | 5 | 1190 | 3.5 | La Honda: Start at Portola State Park Headquarters, finish at Alpine Rd | Map | 1996 | |
Quickert | QUK | 6 | 942 | 1.5 | Start at Bohlman Road, climb Norton, Kittredge, and Quickert roads to end at On Orbit. | Map | 1/1/2023 | Minh Nguyen |
Quien Sabe | QNS | 5 | 2070 | 8.7 | Hollister: Start at Hwy 25, right to remain on Quien Sabe, left to remain on Quien Sabe, finish at end of road | Map | 1999 | |
Quimby East | QBE | 5 | 545 | 1.2 | San Jose: Start at Mt Hamilton Rd, finish at the summit. | Map | 1999 | |
Quimby West | QBW | 6 | 1700 | 3.4 | San Jose: Start at Murillo Ave, finish at the summit. | Map | 1989 | |
Ramona | RAM | 6 | 908 | 1.5 | Portola Valley: Start on Ramona Rd at Los Trancos Rd, left onto Vista Verde Way, finish at end of road | Map | 12/2012 | John Pugliese |
Redwood | RRR | 4 | 1400 | 11.3 | Castro Valley: Start at Seven Hills Rd, finish at Skyline Blvd | Map | 03/2009 | Paul Greene |
Redwood Estates | RWE | 6 | 905 | 2.1 | Lexington Reservoir: Start at Old Santa Cruz Hwy on either Holy City Rd or Madrone Dr, weave uphill through Redwood Estates neighborhood (see maps), finish at Summit Rd via either Bayview or Woolaroc. | Map Alt-1 | 1999 | |
Redwood Gulch | RWG | 6 | 650 | 1.5 | Saratoga: Start at Stevens Canyon Rd, finish at Hwy 9 | Map | 1989 | |
Regnart Road | RGN | 6 | 550 | 1.6 | Cupertino: Start at Bubb Rd, finish at end of road | Map | 01/2012 | Mark Pryor |
Reynolds | REY | 5 | 661 | 1.2 | San Jose: Start at Hicks Rd, finish at end of pavement | Map | 01/2008 | Deborah Lefferts |
Robinson Canyon | RBC | 5 | 1400 | 5 | Carmel Valley: Start at Carmel Valley Rd, finish at summit. | Map | 1999 | |
Rodeo Gulch | RDG | 4 | 790 | 4.6/3.3 | Soquel: Start at Soquel Dr, finish at summit -- or -- Start on Laurel Glen at Soquel San Jose Rd, left onto Rodeo Gulch Rd, finish at summit. | Map Alt-1 | 1999 | |
Rolling Hills | RLH | 6 | 500 | 1.1 | Morgan Hill: Start on Woodland Ave at Llagas Rd, finish at gate. --OR -- Start on Woodland Ave at Llagas Rd, left on Greenwood, left on Rocky Ridge; finish at gate. | Map Alt-1 | 1999 | |
San Antonio Valley | SAV | 4 | 1000 | 13 | Livermore: Start at Del Puerto Canyon Rd (the Junction), finish at Isabel Creek Bridge -- or -- San Jose: Start at Isabel Creek Bridge, finish at Del Puerto Canyon Rd (the Junction) -- or -- Livermore: Start at Del Puerto Canyon Rd (the Junction), U-turn at Mile Marker 11, return to start -- or -- San Jose: Start at Isabel Creek Bridge, U-turn at second summit, return to start. | Map Alt-1 Alt-2 Alt-3 | 01/2015 | David Bradley |
San Benancio Canyon | SBC | 4 | 1170 | 4.4 | Monterey: Start at Hwy 68, finish at the summit. | Map | 1999 | |
San Bruno Mountain | SBM | 5 | 1100 | 3.7 | Daly City: Start on Market St at Hillsdale Blvd, straight on Guadalupe Canyon Pkwy, left into San Bruno Mountain Park, right onto Radio Rd, finish at end of road -- or -- Brisbane: Start on Guadalupe Canyon Pkwy at Bayshore Blvd, right into San Bruno Mountain Park, right onto Radio Rd, finish at end of road | Map Alt-1 | 04/2008 | Pat Parseghian |
San Felipe | SAF | 4 | 756 | 4 | San Jose: Start at Farnsworth Dr, finish at summit. | Map | 01/2008 | Michael McGeough |
San Juan Grade | SJN | 3 | 875 | 4.5 | San Juan Bautista: Hwy 156 to summit -- or -- Crazy Horse Canyon Rd to summit | Map Alt-1 | 1999 | |
Sanborn | SNB | 6 | 580 | 1.4 | Saratoga: Start at Hwy 9, right into Sanborn County Park, finish at upper parking lot -- or -- Start at Hwy-9, continue to the end of the road -- or -- Start at Hwy-9, turn towards Walden West at 0.9 miles and continue to the hostel | Map Alt-1 Alt-2 | 1989 | |
Santa Anita | SAA | 4 | 944 | 7.4 | Hollister: Start at Quien Sabe Rd, finish at end of road | Map | 01/2010 | Franz Kelsch |
Santa Inez/Black Mtn | SIB | 3 | 600 | 2.6 | Hillsborough: Start at corner of Santa Inez and Severn Lane, climb Santa Inez to Black Mountain Rd. Continue on Black Mountain to intersection with Wedgewood Dr. | Map | 12/2019 | Greg Olsen |
Sarahills/Old Oak | SOO | 5 | 574 | 1.9 | Saratoga: Start at Pierce Rd onto either Sarahills Dr or onto Old Oak Way, either one first. Ride each to its summit. | Map Alt-1 | 01/2014 | Nick Shain |
Shannon/Kennedy | SKE | 3 | 790 | 3.6 | San Jose: Start at Hicks Rd on Shannon Rd, go to Los Gatos Blvd, return on Kennedy Rd. Do both, either way. | Map | 1996 | |
Sharp Park | SHP | 3 | 567 | 1.4 | Pacifica: Start Bradford Way, cross Hwy-1 to Sharp Park to College Road | Map | 1/2022 | Brian Chun |
Sierra | SRR | 5 | 1830 | 3.7 | San Jose: Start at Piedmont Rd, finish at Sierra Open Space Preserve parking lot | Map | 1989 | |
Silver Creek Valley Rd | SCV | 4 | 530 | 1.4 | San Jose: Start at Hellyer Ave, finish at the summit. | Map | 01/2008 | Michael McGeough |
Sky Meadow/Lodge | SML | 3 | 843 | 4.4 | (TEMPORARY ALTERNATE DUE TO PARK CLOSURE) Big Basin: Start on Hwy 236 at old park headquarters, ride towards Boulder Creek, left at Lodge Road, finish at gate (park boundary) | Map | 02/2019 | Lou Galbiati |
Skyline North 1 | SN1 | 3 | 810 | 10.4 | Saratoga: Start at Hwy 9, finish at Bear Creek Rd. | Map | 01/2008 | Don Axtell |
Skyline North 2 | SN2 | 4 | 960 | 6.4 | Palo Alto: Start at Page Mill Rd, finish at Hwy 9. | Map | 01/2008 | Don Axtell |
Skyline North 3 | SN3 | 4 | 820 | 5.8 | Portola Valley: Start at Old La Honda Rd, finish at Page Mill Rd. | Map | 01/2008 | Don Axtell |
Skyline North 4 | SN4 | 4 | 960 | 7.0 | Woodside: Start at Kings Mountain Rd, finish at Old La Honda Rd. | Map | 01/2008 | Don Axtell |
Skyline North 5 | SN5 | 4 | 1350 | 7.0 | Woodside: Start at Hwy 92, finish at Kings Mountain Rd. | Map | 01/2008 | Don Axtell |
Skyline South 1 | SS1 | 4 | 1280 | 10.3 | Lexington Reservoir: Start at Bear Creek Rd, finish at Hwy 9. | Map | 01/2008 | Don Axtell |
Skyline South 2 | SS2 | 3 | 950 | 13.6 | Saratoga: Start at Hwy 9, finish at Hwy 84. | Map | 01/2008 | Don Axtell |
Skyline South 3 | SS3 | 4 | 1250 | 5.5 | Portola Valley: Start at Hwy 84, finish at Kings Mountain Rd. | Map | 01/2008 | Don Axtell |
Skyline South 4 | SS4 | 3 | 536 | 4.5 | San Mateo: Start at Crystal Springs Dam, finish at Trousdale Dr. | Map | 03/2009 | Russell Stevens |
Skyline/Grizzly Peak | SGP | 4 | 948 | 9.62 | Oakland: Start at Redwood Rd, right onto Grizzly Peak Blvd, finish at South Park Dr. | Map | 01/2010 | Paul Metz |
Skyview Terrace | SVT | 6 | 606 | 2.4 | Loma Prieta: Start at Summit Rd on Del Monte, right onto Sunset Dr, left onto Evergreen Ln, left onto Skyview Terrace, straight onto Cove Ln, straight onto Deerfield Rd, left onto Evergreen Ln, left onto Sunset Dr, finish at Summit Rd. Either way. | Map | 10/2012 | Don Axtell |
Smith Grade | SGE | 4 | 790 | 5.2 | Bonny Doon: Start at Empire Grade, finish at Bonny Doon Rd. Either way. | Map | 1999 | |
Soda Springs | SDS | 5 | 2400 | 5.6 | Lexington Reservoir: Start at Alma Bridge Rd, finish at gate at end of road. | Map | 1999 | |
Soquel-San Jose | SSJ | 4 | 1530 | 7.9 | Soquel: Start at Laurel Glen Rd, finish at Summit Rd. | Map | 1989 | |
Stage | STG | 3 | 940 | 15 | Pescadero to HWY 1 - - OR- - Tunitas Creek to Pescadero - - OR - - 84 to HWY 1, U-turn at HWY 1, then go to Pescadero | Map | 1996 | |
Star Hill/Swett | SHS | 4 | 1071 | 4.1 | Woodside: Start on Star Hill Rd at bottom gate, right onto Swett Rd, finish at Skyline Blvd. | Map | 2002 | |
Stetson/Skyland | SSN | 4 | 855 | 5.4 | Loma Prieta: Start on Stetson Rd at Soquel San Jose Rd, left onto Skyland Rd, finish at Highland Way. Either way. | Map | 1999 | |
Stevens Canyon | STC | 3 | 560 | 4.9 | Cupertino: Start at Montebello Rd, right at Mt Eden Rd to stay on Stevens Canyon Rd, finish at gate at end of road | Map | 08/2009 | Jon Kaplan |
Summit | SUM | 3 | 702 | 4.0 | Loma Prieta: Start at Old Santa Cruz Hwy, finish at Bear Creek Rd -- or -- Start at Old Santa Cruz Hwy, left onto Old Summit Rd, left onto Summit Rd, finish at Bear Creek Rd -- or -- Start on Old Santa Cruz Hwy, left onto Mountain Charlie Rd, right onto Summit Rd, finish at Bear Creek Rd | Map Alt-1 Alt-2 | 11/2009 | Paul Greene |
Summit Springs | SUS | 6 | 500 | 0.7 | Woodside: Start at Tripp Rd, finish at end of road -- or -- Start at Tripp Rd, bear right onto Patrol Rd, finish at end of road | Map Alt-1 | 04/2008 | Deborah Lefferts |
Suncrest | SCT | 5 | 610 | 1.3 | San Jose: Start at Piedmont Rd, finish at the summit. | Map | 2004 | |
Swanton | SWN | 4 | 500 | 6.8 | Davenport: Start at Hwy 1 near Davenport, finish at Hwy 1 about 6.8 miles later. Either way. | Map | 1999 | |
Sweeney Ridge | SNS | 5 | 915 | 3 | San Bruno: Start at Skyline Blvd on Sneath Ln, pass through the gate onto Sweeney Ridge Trail, finish at the abandoned Nike missile site building on top of Sweeney Ridge. | Map | 01/2011 | Vince Cummings |
Sweigert | SWR | 4 | 502 | 1.3 | San Jose: Start on Old Piedmont Rd at Piedmont Rd, bear right onto Canyon View Dr, right onto Sweigert Rd, finish at the gate. | Map | 02/2008 | Joe Farinha |
Tartan Trail | TTR | 5 | 600 | 1.1 | San Mateo: Start at Crystal Springs Rd, finish at Black Mountain Rd. -- OR -- San Mateo: Start on Tartan Trail at Crystal Springs, Left on Lakeview, left on Wedgewood, end at Black Mtn. | Map Alt-1 | 03/2009 | Brian Chun |
Thomas Grade | TMG | 4 | 504 | 1.5 | Morgan Hill: Start at Hill Ave on Dunne Ave, left onto Thomas Grade, finish at upper Dunne Ave intersection | Map | 01/2008 | Franz Kelsch |
Tunitas Creek | TNC | 5 | 1579 | 5.7 | San Gregorio: Start at Lobitos Creek Rd, finish at Skyline Blvd | Map | 1989 | |
Tunitas to Lobitos | TNL | 4 | 669 | 3.7 | Start at Bike Hut, left on Lobitos Creek Rd, end at Irish Ridge Rd. | Map | 1/1/2023 | Greg Fong |
Via Santa Teresa/Scenic Vista | VSS | 6 | 640 | 1.1 | San Jose: Start at Harry Rd on Henwood Rd, right onto Via Santa Teresa, right onto Scenic Vista Dr, finish at end of road -- or -- Start at Graystone Lane on Via Santa Teresa, left onto Scenic Vista Dr, finish at end of road | Map Alt-1 | 1999 | |
Welch Creek | WLC | 6 | 1910 | 3.8 | Sunol: Start at Calaveras Rd, finish at the end of pavement. Caution: can be slippery after rains due to moss. (Considered the hardest local BG) | Map | 1999 | |
Westridge | WSR | 4 | 896 | 5.8 | Portola Valley: Round trip Alpine Rd to Portola Rd and back. Start at either end. | Map | 01/2011 | Brian Chun |
Wildcat Canyon | WLD | 3 | 591 | 3.7 | Orinda: Start at Camino Pablo, finish at South Park Dr | Map | 01/2015 | Jon Kaplan |
Wrights Station | WRS | 4 | 630 | 1.4 | Loma Prieta: Start at the Wrights Station Rd bridge, left onto Morrill Rd, finish at Summit Rd -- or -- Start at the Wrights Station Rd bridge, right onto Morrill Rd, finish at Summit Rd | Map Alt-1 | 1999 | |
Yerba Buena/Hassler | YBH | 4 | 530 | 2.2 | San Jose: Start at Silver Creek Rd on Yerba Buena Rd, right onto Silver Creek Valley Rd, right onto Hassler Pkwy, finish at Hill Top View Ln -- or -- Start at San Felipe on Larkspur Canyon Dr, right onto Bentley Ridge Dr, left onto Hillstone Dr, left onto Silver Creek Valley Rd, right onto Hassler Pkwy, finish at Hill Top View Ln | Map Alt-1 | 02/2008 | Michael McGeough |
Zayante | ZYN | 5 | 2066 | 11.0 | Felton: Start at Graham Hill Rd, finish at Summit Rd -- or -- Ben Lomond: Start on Quail Hollow Rd at Glen Arbor Rd, left onto Zayante Rd, finish at Summit Rd | Map Alt-1 | 1989 | |
Out of Area Billy Goats (Total 81) |
Billy Goat | Code | Difficulty | Climb | Miles | Description | Map | Added | Submitter |
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Adelaida | ADR | 4 | 1259 | 7.0 | Start on Nacimiento Lake Rd at Pine St. Turn onto Adelaida Rd and follow to the junction of Vineyard Dr. | Map | 1/1/2024 | Diane Sanchez Costello |
Angora Lakes | ANG | 4 | 1086 | 4.5 | From Tahoe Mountain Road and Lake Tahoe Blvd to Angora Lakes. Equivalent route from Fallen Leaf Lake. | Map | 01/2015 | Steve Ching |
Armstrong Woods | AWR | 6 | 1252 | 2.39 | Russian River area, Armstrong Redwoods picnic area to Overlook, Bullfrog Pond Campground optional; 15% Average Grade for 1.4 miles, 21% sections | Map | 08/2008 | Michael McGeough |
Barker Pass | BRK | 4 | 1668 | 14.3 | Start at Lake Tahoe, Hwy 89. Out and back on Barker Pass Road. | Map | 01/2016 | Stephen Ching |
Bitterwater | BTW | 4 | 1490 | 13.1 | From King City, Metz Road at Bitterwater Road to the Summit | Map | 03/2009 | Patrice Carney |
Blue Lakes | BLL | 3 | 1300 | 11 | Tahoe Area: From the parking lot at the intersection of Blues Lake Roadand Highway 88. | Map | 01/2011 | K.L. Seh |
Bristlecone Pine Forest | ES4 | 6 | 3082 | 10.1 | Bishop area: Start on White Mountain Rd and Hwy 168, east of Big Pine. End at the Schulman Grove Visitor Center. | Map | | Howard Morris |
BV to Mosquito Lake | BML | 4 | 1456 | 10. | Alpine County: From Bear Valley to Mosquito Lake (top of Pacific Grade) | Map | 1/2022 | Brad Bini |
Calaveras Big Trees | CBT | 4 | 1500 | 11.2 | Start at North Grove parking lot (near the park entrance), ride Big Trees Parkway to the Stanislaus bridge and return. Option to continue beyond the bridge and climb to end of the road (beyond South Grove) adds 6.5 miles and 880 ft climb. | Map | 01/2018 | Bruce Simpson |
Carson Pass | CAP | 5 | 1673 | 8.8 | Tahoe Area: from Hwy 88/89 junction to Carson Pass Summit | Map | 03/2008 | Michael McGeough |
Cavedale | CVD | 5 | 1942 | 5.2 | From CA-12 to summit | Map | 01/2017 | Christine Nguyen |
Chimney Rock | CHR | 4 | 1260 | 12.4 | Start/End on Adelaida Rd at the junction of Vineyard rd. Turn left on Chimney Rock, left on Cypress Mtn, left on Klau Mine and back to Adelaida. Ride the loop in either direction. | Map | 1/1/2024 | K.L. Seh |
Coleman Valley East | CVE | 4 | 1022 | 10.2 | Russian River area, Coleman Valley from Occidental to Hwy-1 | Map | 08/2008 | Michael McGeough |
Coleman Valley West | CVW | 5 | 1591 | 10.2 | Russian River area, Coleman Valley from Hwy-1 to Occidental | Map | 08/2008 | Michael McGeough |
Death Valley Rd West | ES8 | 5 | 3722 | 13.8 | Start at junction of Death Valley Rd and CA 168, 2.2 miles east of 395 at Big Pine. End at an unmarked but obvious summit. | Map | | Howard Morris |
Del Venturi | DVT | 4 | 1802 | 17.1 | Fort Hunter Liggett and Los Padres National Forest: from Mission Road to Memorial Park Campground | Map | 02/2019 | Lou Galbiati |
Devils Postpile | DPP | 5 | 1729 | 7.1 | Start from parking area at Devils Postpile near the ranger station, finish at Minaret Rd. | Map | 1/1/2023 | Melanie Clarke |
Dry Creek Rd | DCR | 5 | 1937 | 12.8 | Napa: Start on Dry Creek Road at Redwood Rd. End at the Trinity Road Summit. Dry Creek Rd turns into Trinity Rd. | Map | 1/1/2024 | Melanie Clarke |
Ebbetts Pass East | EPE | 5 | 2835 | 10.75 | Tahoe Area: Wolf Creek Road to Summit | Map | 03/2008 | Michael McGeough |
Ebbetts Pass West | EPW | 5 | 1900 | 5.03 | Tahoe Area: Hermit Valley Campground to Summit | Map | 03/2008 | Michael McGeough |
Echo Lake | ECL | 5 | 1207 | 3.6 | Lake Tahoe area. From Old Meyers Grade Road and S. Upper Truckee Road. Cross Highway 50 and continue on Echo Lakes Road to the lodge by the lake. | Map | 01/2011 | K.L. Seh |
Fairfax-Bolinas East | FBE | 5 | 1900 | 10 | Fairfax-Bolinas Road from Fairfax to Ridgecrest Blvd | Map | 10/2008 | Mark Pryor |
Fairfax-Bolinas West | FBW | 4 | 1510 | 4.4 | Fairfax-Bolinas Road from Highway 1 to Ridgecrest Road. | Map | 08/2008 | Mark Pryor |
Fort Ross East | FRE | 4 | 2060 | 8.9 | Russian River area, from Cazadro Rd to Meyers Grade | Map | 07/2009 | Don Axtell |
Fort Ross West | FRW | 6 | 1370 | 2.2 | Russian River area, from Hwy-1 to Seaview | Map | 03/2009 | Deborah Hoag |
Geysers East | GYE | 5 | 2844 | 9.6 | Russian River area, Geysers Rd heading west from Red Winery to Summit | Map | 03/2009 | Russell Stevens |
Geysers West | GYW | 6 | 3465 | 15.8 | Geysers Road heading east from River Road, Cloverdale to summit | Map | 01/2010 | Mark Pryor |
Glacier Lodge Rd | ES3 | 5 | 3747 | 11.7 | Start: From 395 in Big Pine, drive 6/10 mile on west on Crocker St. Climb begins on Crocker St and ends at end of the road. | Map | | Howard Morris |
Hauser Bridge | HAU | 5 | 1200 | 7.0 | Hauser Bridge Rd and Sea View Rd, from Kings Ridge Rd to Timber Cove Rd, either direction. Russian River area. | Map | 01/2016 | Don Axtell |
Horseshoe Meadows | ES9 | 6 | 6234 | 19 | Start at intersection of Lubken Canyon Rd and 395, 2.6 miles south of Lone Pine. After riding 3.2 miles on Lubken Cyn, turn left onto Horseshoe Meadows Rd. Turn right at mile 18.8 to the crest of the hill. | Map | | Howard Morris |
Hwy 4 to Bear Valley | BRV | 4 | 3924 | 25.56 | STTS: Arnold to Bear Valley | Map | 03/2008 | Michael McGeough |
Hwy 46 East | 46E | 4 | 1670 | 13.9 | GWBR area, from Vine St to Summit, Santa Rosa Creek or Old Creek summits optional | Map | 07/2009 | Don Axtell |
Hwy 46 West | 46W | 4 | 1860 | 7.1 | GWBR area, from Hwy 1 to Summit | Map | 07/2009 | Don Axtell |
Joy Rd | JOY | 5 | 1090 | 4.7 | Russian River area, from Bodega Rd to Coleman Valley Rd | Map | 07/2009 | Don Axtell |
Kings Ridge | KRR | 5 | 2630 | 16.3 | Russian River area, from Cazadero Rd to Tin Barn Rd | Map | 07/2009 | Don Axtell |
Lake Mary | LKM | 4 | 1038 | 5.8 | Start at Main St and Lake Mary Rd in Mammoth. Take the bike path. Exit the path at Twin Lakes Vista. | Map | 1/1/2023 | Melanie Clarke |
Lake Sabrina | ES7 | 4 | 1294 | 3.9 | Start on CA 168 (Line Rd)at intersection of Red Hill Rd (3.2 miles west of 395 in Bishop). End at a small parking area at Lake Sabrina. | Map | | Howard Morris |
Los Alamos | LAR | 5 | 1611 | 4.0 | Santa Rosa: Los Almos Road from Sonoma Hwy-12 to the summit. Hood Mountain Regional Park is about 5.5 miles away from the start location. | Map | 03/2009 | Rick Collins |
Luther Pass | LUP | 4 | 1390 | 7 | South Lake Tahoe: Start at Hwy 50 and S. Upper Truckee Road, cross over Hwy 89 and continue on Upper Truckee Road which ends back on Hwy 89. Climb Hwy 89 and end at the Luther Pass sign (at 7740 feet). | Map | 01/2011 | K.L. Seh |
Meyers Grade | MEY | 6 | 1225 | 4.9 | Russian River area, from Hwy-1 to Fort Ross Rd | Map | 07/2009 | Don Axtell |
Minaret Rd | MNR | 4 | 1430 | 6.2 | Start at Minaret Rd and Forest Trail in Mammoth, end at summit entrance to Reds Meadow Rd. | Map | 1/1/2023 | Melanie Clarke |
Mix Canyon | MXC | 6 | 2254 | 4.6 | Near Vacaville, Mix Canyon road from Pleasant Valley Road to end of pavement. | Map | 01/2012 | Franz Kelsch |
Monitor Pass East | MPE | 5 | 3237 | 8.06 | Tahoe Area: Hwy 395 to Summit | Map | 03/2008 | Michael McGeough |
Monitor Pass West | MPW | 5 | 3300 | 8.04 | Tahoe Area: Hwy 4 to Summit | Map | 03/2008 | Michael McGeough |
Mt Veeder Rd | MVR | 4 | 1372 | 8.3 | Napa: Start at Redwood Rd and Browns Valley Rd. End at approx Summit or about 3600 Mt Veeder Rd. | Map | 1/1/2024 | Melanie Clarke |
Nacimiento-Fergusson | NAF | 5 | 2600 | 7.0 | Big Sur Area: from HWY 1 to trail crossings at the summit. From Mission San Antonio optional. | Map | 08/2008 | Deborah Hoag |
New Idria | NID | 5 | 1032 | 4.2 | From first crossing of (dry) San Carlos Creek to the abandoned mining town | Map | 01/2017 | Lou Galbiati |
NV: Geiger Grade | NV4 | 5 | 2280 | 9.2 | NV: Geiger Grade from Hwy 395 to Geiger Pass Summit | Map | 11/2009 | Don Axtell |
NV: Kingsbury Grade East | KBE | 5 | 3022 | 8.0 | NV: From Foothill Rd to the summit | Map | 04/2008 | |
NV: Kingsbury Grade West | KBW | 4 | 1040 | 3.15 | NV: Lake Tahoe Blvd, (HWY 50), to the summit, (Daggett Pass) | Map | 04/2008 | Michael McGeough |
NV: Mt Rose Hwy East | NV2 | 5 | 4325 | 16.3 | NV: Hwy 395 to Summit | Map | 11/2009 | Don Axtell |
NV: Mt Rose Hwy West | NV1 | 4 | 2431 | 8.22 | NV: Highway 431 from Tahoe Blvd (Hwy 28) to Summit | Map | 08/2009 | Barry Chaffin |
NV: Virginia City South | NV3 | 5 | 1725 | 7.3 | NV: Hwy 341, from Hwy 50 to Virginia City, Hwy 342 optional | Map | 11/2009 | Don Axtell |
Old Creek | OCR | 5 | 1570 | 9.1 | GWBR area, Old Creek Road from Hwy 1 near Morro Bay to Hwy 46. | Map | 03/2009 | Franz Kelsch |
Old Donner Pass East | ODP | 4 | 1173 | 3.6 | From the junction of Donner Pass Road and Donner Lake Road to Summit. | Map | 01/2018 | Greg Olsen |
Onion Valley | ONV | 6 | 5095 | 12.95 | Eastern Sierras: Onion Valley Road from just outside the town of Independence to the campground | Map | 08/2009 | Gregg Shores |
Pacific Grade | PGS | 5 | 1004 | 2.58 | Start at Hermit Valley Campground on CA 4, 5 miles west of Ebbetts Pass. End at Pacific Grade Summit sign at Mosquito Lakes | Map | | Howard Morris |
Panoche East | PRE | 3 | 980 | 7.7 | Panoche Rd from Panoche Inn to summit (<1000 ft grandfathered in) | Map | 01/2008 | Franz Kelsch |
Peachy Canyon | PCY | 4 | 1310 | 5.8 | GWBR area: from Vine St, 6th to Pacific to Peachy Cyn to 2nd summit. From Vineyard optional. | Map | 07/2009 | Don Axtell |
Pine Creek | ES1 | 4 | 3195 | 8.6 | Start on Pine Creek Rd, 1.6 miles from junction 395, to gate at end of public road. | Map | | Howard Morris |
Ridgecrest Blvd | RIG | 4 | 639 | 3.8 | Marin County: Ridgecrest Blvd from Fairfax-Bolinas Rd to Pan Toll Rd. (<1000 ft grandfathered in) | Map | 01/2016 | Mark Pryor |
Rock Creek Lower | ESA | 5 | 2572 | 9.4 | Start: Lower Rock Creek Rd at the Inyo County Line (Boundary Rd on left). Bike up Lower Rock Crk Rd to junction with 395 | Map | 01/2014 | Don Axtell |
Rock Creek Upper | ES2 | 5 | 3201 | 10.6 | Start at Toms Place on Hwy 395 north of Bishop. Ride ends at Mosquito Flat trail head. | Map | | Howard Morris |
Santa Rosa Ck | SRC | 5 | 1710 | 16.0 | GWBR area, from Cambria to Hwy 46 | Map | 07/2009 | Don Axtell |
Scaggs Springs | SSR | 6 | 4380 | 31.9 | Russian River area, Cloverdale, Scaggs Creek Rd from Warm Springs Dam to Tin Barn Rd | Map | 03/2009 | Russell Stevens |
Sonora Pass East | SPE | 6 | 3095 | 9.6 | Start on CA 108, 5.2 miles west from 108/395 junctions, where grade increases. End at Sonora Pass. | Map | | Howard Morris |
Sonora Pass West | SPW | 6 | 3354 | 9.1 | Starts on CA 108 at turnoff to Kennedy Meadows Resort and Baker campground. Ends at Sonora Pass. | Map | | Howard Morris |
South Lake Lower | ES5 | 5 | 3317 | 11.7 | Start on CA 168 (Line Rd)at intersection of Red Hill Rd (3.2 miles west of 395 in Bishop). End at intersection of South Lake Rd and CA 168. | Map | | Howard Morris |
South Lake Upper | ES6 | 5 | 1932 | 7 | Start at junction of S. Lake Rd and CA 168, 15 miles west of 395 in Bishop. Ends at a small parking area just above South Lake at the end of the road. | Map | | Howard Morris |
Spicer Reservoir | SPR | 4 | 1826 | 18.3 | Near Bear Valley. Start at Hwy 4 and Spicer Reservoir Rd. Go out to Spicer Reservoir and back. 9 miles each way. | Map | 01/2014 | Steve Crocker |
Spring Mtn | SPM | 5 | 1784 | 5.2 | St Helena: Start at Spring Mountain Rd and Madrona Ave. Climb Spring Mountain Rd to the summit at the Napa/Sonoma county line. | Map | 1/1/2024 | John Hughes |
St Helena Rd | SHR | 5 | 1474 | 6.8 | Santa Rosa: Start on St Helena Road at Calistoga Rd. Climb to summit at Napa/Sonoma county line. | Map | 1/1/2024 | Melanie Clarke |
Sweetwater Springs East | SSE | 5 | 1599 | 10.2 | Russian River area, Westside Road to Armstrong Woods Road | Map | 08/2008 | Michael McGeough |
Sweetwater Springs West | SSW | 5 | 1626 | 10.2 | Russian River area, Armstrong Woods Road to Westside Road | Map | 08/2008 | Michael McGeough |
Tioga Pass East | TPE | 5 | 2900 | 12 | Eastern Sierra: Hwy 395 to Yosemite entrance | Map | 01/2011 | Gregg Shores |
Trinity Grade | TRG | 4 | 1509 | 3.75 | Santa Rosa: Glen Ellen, CA: Trinity Rd from Hwy-12 to Summit | Map | 03/2009 | Russell Stevens |
Vineyard Canyon | VNC | 4 | 2014 | 14.8 | From Indian Valley Road to summit. From Parkfield optional. | Map | 01/2016 | Lou Galbiati |
Vineyard/Adelaida | VAD | 4 | 1561 | 12.8 | Templeton: Ride on Vineyard Dr from the rotary on CA-46, to Adelaida Rd. Continue on Adelaida for 4 miles to summit (entrance to Adelaida Vineyards). | Map | 1/1/2024 | Lydia Ramos |
Westgard Pass | ESB | 5 | 3448 | 13.8 | Bishop area: bike east from Big Pine on CA 168 to the summit, just after the junction with White Mountain Rd. | Map | 01/2014 | Don Axtell |
Whitney Portal | WNP | 6 | 4580 | 11.3 | Start at intersection of Whitney Portal Rd and LA Aquaduct, .6 mile west of 395 in Lone Pine. End at Whitney Portal store just beyond Mt Whitney trail head. | Map | | Howard Morris |
Woodfords Canyon | WFC | 4 | 1430 | 5.8 | Tahoe area: From Woodfords to Hwy 88/89 junction. | Map | 01/2014 | Steve Ching |