Pacificaのおすすめライド

Nice section.

Wild coastline.

Great view without fog.

San Andreas Lake is a hidden gem tucked into the hills of San Mateo County, just south of San Francisco. Originally a natural sag pond formed by the San Andreas Fault, it was transformed into a reservoir in the late 1800s and now serves as a vital water source for the region. The lake is off-limits for swimming or boating, but you can enjoy its peaceful beauty from the San Andreas Trail or the popular Sawyer Camp Trail, which runs along its eastern edge. It's a serene spot where you can walk or bike with sweeping views of the water and surrounding hills, all while standing right on one of the world’s most famous fault lines. Despite its proximity to urban life, San Andreas Lake offers a quiet, scenic escape steeped in natural and historical significance.

Devils slide itself is nice and just to the south is the beautiful Gray Whales Cove beach. There is plenty of parking at both places. Two notes for cyclist: 1. cycling along Hwy 1, coming from Pacifica, requires climbing on a relatively narrow but highly frequented road. It is not a long climb until the turnoff to Devils slide, but it might be stressful for cyclists who are not used to riding in heavy traffic. Hwy 1 south of Devils slide has enough space for everyone. 2. If you cycle on Hwy1, then check the wind forecast beforehand. Dominant wind direction is NW, which means cycling southbound maximizes tailwind and minimizes breathing in all the air pollution from stinky cars.

This used to be a small, natural pond, but was expanded with the help of an earthwork dam that miraculously survived a famous earthquake in 1906 that more or less took place right underneath the dam. Because this is a reservoir you can't swim in it, but there's a great multi-use trail that you can follow as far as the Crystal Springs Dam.

Exactly what it says on the tin! The truth is that most of the trail along Half Moon Bay is nice and flat, making for an easy, casual ride with incredible views.

Gray Whale Cove State Beach is a beautiful, secluded beach located nine miles north of Highway 92 along Highway 1. This 800-foot stretch of white sand is nestled in a small valley known as "Devil's Slide" and is shielded from the highway by cliffs. The beach is named for the gray whales often spotted here during their spring migration. Facilities include free day parking, chemical toilets, but no water, so keep this in mind as you ride.