BIKING TRAILS

Biking Trails Overview

Biking Trails Overview

Lake County, California, is a haven for cyclists, offering a diverse range of biking opportunities on trails and a well-connected network of bike lanes along city, county, and state roads. From scenic lakeside paths and quiet rural routes to more challenging mountain terrain, the area caters to casual riders and serious cyclists alike. Pedal your way to breathtaking views of Clear Lake, ride along the slopes of Mount Konocti, or explore vineyards and oak-covered hills. With its extensive bike-friendly infrastructure, mild climate, and stunning landscapes, Lake County is the perfect destination for an unforgettable cycling adventure.

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Around the Lake

This 66-mile loop completely encircles Clear Lake, the largest natural lake within California and possibly the oldest lake in North America. From oak-dotted hills and steep vineyard terrain to towering Mount Konocti and aerial lake views, cyclists...

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Bachelor Valley Road

The main thoroughfare through a quiet, agriculture valley full of walnut groves, vineyards, and pear trees. Ideal for road cycling and wildlife viewing.

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Middletown, a historic stage stop midway between Calistoga and Lower Lake, is an excellent base from which to launch out-and-back bike tours that range from easy to difficult. The easier routes travel along sprawling vineyards and cattle ranches...

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Boggs Mountain Demonstration State Forest

Almost 3,500 acres of forest on and around Boggs Mountain. It is managed by Cal Fire with environmental research, timber management demonstration, and recreation uses. Boggs is popular with mountain bikers, equestrians, and hikers. The 2015 Valley...

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Bottle Rock-Soda Bay

Beginning in Kelseyville, cyclists will experience 38 miles of forested mountains, rolling vineyards and exquisite bird’s-eye lake views. Though relatively short in distance this route includes steep grades with almost 3,900 ft in elevation gains.

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Cache Creek Natural Area

Contains over 70,000 acres of public land managed by the Bureau of Land Management. Within this is the 27,245-acre Cache Creek Wilderness. Cache Creek is an 87-mile stream originating in Clear Lake popular for fishing and rafting. There are...

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Clearlake-Lower Lake

Beginning in historic Lower Lake, cyclists will traverse almost 30 miles of diverse scenery, from small town streets to mountainous lake views. Through the downtown streets of the City of Clearlake along Lakeshore Drive, with sporadic lake views...

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Guenoc-Berryessa

This grueling out-and-back or loop tour is recommended only for highly-conditioned, experienced road cyclists accustomed to biking in remote areas. There is only one small market in Pope Valley in the first 65 miles of the loop, and concessions at...

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Highland Springs Recreation Area (HSRA)

The County’s largest public land at 3,200 acres. It includes a reservoir, disc golf course, and a series of single-track trails utilized by equestrians, mountain bikers, and hikers. The upland trails bring you to open chaparral habitat with...

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Kelseyville-Big Valley

Beginning in Lakeport, this easy-going 26-mile route takes riders south from Library Park on the shores of Clear Lake through Big Valley’s farmland in Kelseyville. Riders will enjoy scenic views of vineyards and orchards including walnuts,...

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Konocti 40

This route highlights the pastoral back-roads of Lake County, consisting of two easy, mostly level 20-mile loops which can be combined into one 40-mile loop. Beginning at Library Park in Lakeport, the first loop runs counterclockwise north along...

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Konocti Challenge

This 102-mile ride duplicates the famous “Konocti Challenge Century Ride,” and has it all—incredible scenery, clean air and spectacular viewpoints rolled into a challenging ride with just enough hills and sufficient time to recover in...

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Mt Konocti Road

This gravel road up Mount Konocti from Kelseyville to the Upper Parking Lot is utilized for horse riding, gravel / mountain bikes, and walking.

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A 25-mile loop passing through one of Lake County’s most productive and scenic wine regions, the Red Hills AVA, continuing into the pine-covered mountainous terrain near Loch Lomond, then circling back along Point Lakeview Road with stunning...

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Scotts Valley

A leisurely 32-mile loop taking riders from the city of Lakeport along the northwest shore of Clear Lake, cycling west on Highway 20 before swinging back through the bucolic agricultural countryside of Scotts Valley.

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Six Sigma Ranch

Six Sigma Ranch offers 12 miles of single track on its 4,300-acre ranch and winery. It hosts the annual Nor-Cal Cycling League Championship Race and Huttopia Wine Country provides accommodation onsite.

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