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SFO Planet of the Apes

Cycling Route

Details
103.7 km
1,711 m
This legendary loop has been a long-time favorite of Bay Area cyclists. Many have heard of the ride, but few have attempted it. In fact, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say the Planet of the Apes loop is one of the Bay Area’s best-kept secrets. This route follows the coast through secluded stretches on Highway 1 that will make you feel as though you’re on another planet. Enjoy the occasional dirt road and the ever-present natural beauty that abounds. The Planet of the Apes ride is a perfect weekend adventure.
Created By
Jeremy N

Route and Elevation

Segments

NameDistanceElev. Diff.Avg. Grade
84: Cañada to Kings1.08 km9 m0.3%
Kings Mountain (Tripp to Skyline)7.02 km485 m7.4%
Kings Mtn - Tripp to Huddart Park2.31 km156 m6.9%
Kings Base to Skyline6.78 km492 m7.4%
Kings: Greer to First Switchback Sprint0.51 km40 m7.7%
Stop sign to Huddart Park3.79 km287 m7.6%
Kings Mtn (Low-Key Hillclimbs)6.46 km457 m7.1%
Segment1.33 km106 m7.9%
Kings Mtn (Huddart 10min Interval)2.94 km206 m7.0%
Kings Mountain Rd Second Half3.23 km252 m7.8%
Kings Mtn - Final Push1.60 km125 m7.7%
Kings Mtn - Final Sprint0.49 km41 m8.2%
Tunitas -- Skyline to Star Hill1.73 km-49 m-2.8%
HMB town sign sprint0.29 km-4 m-1.4%
Hwy 1 NB Miramar Hump It Up0.42 km7 m1.5%
Montera Easy Route Up Part 12.27 km116 m4.9%
Bottom Montara climb to San Pedro Rd2.93 km148 m5.0%
Montara Steep to San Pedro Mnt Road (UH) 1.18 km68 m5.7%
Rocky Road0.14 km9 m2.5%
Crespi PCH Hill sprint0.73 km35 m4.6%
Sharp Park Road Pacifica to Skyline3.22 km183 m5.7%
Sharp Park: Lundy to start of sidewalk1.33 km113 m8.4%
Skyline Blvd Attack0.84 km24 m2.6%
Skyline Blvd LITE0.32 km11 m3.0%
Skyline TopHalf - Crystal Springs TT1.70 km-71 m-4.1%
Skyline Ice Plunge3.06 km-145 m-4.7%
Crystal Springs TT Descent1.41 km-56 m-4.0%
Polhemus Rd (Crystal Springs to Bike Path)3.23 km119 m3.7%
Polhemus Rd (Crystal Springs to Ascension)0.65 km29 m4.4%
Lower Polhemus1.82 km55 m2.9%
steep part of polhemus0.72 km47 m6.5%
Ralston Bike Path 2 Canada1.53 km-68 m-3.1%
bike detour overpass sprint0.54 km28 m0.9%
Beat the Clock TT - Southbound Half8.01 km75 m0.8%
Cañada Bike Path to Water Temple Sprint3.34 km-32 m-0.2%
Canada South to Edgewood5.89 km40 m0.4%
O Canada South Punch1.04 km16 m1.6%
DEEZ Nuts lke Diamonds 3.58 km34 m0.5%
Water Temple downgrade0.76 km-14 m-1.9%
hill to flat0.74 km19 m2.6%
Cañada Rd Sprint0.88 km22 m2.5%
The Boneyard2.38 km41 m1.7%
Cañada southbound - Edgewood to Woodside5.52 km-58 m-0.4%
Meat Tenderizer-280 to Palm climb1.55 km23 m0.9%
Canada "little" hill0.96 km13 m1.3%
TTC: Last Sprint3.02 km-54 m-1.8%
Jefferson to Roberts1.28 km-25 m-1.9%
PV: Jefferson to Glenwood1.65 km-27 m-1.6%
downhill cañada woodside TT1.86 km-28 m-1.5%
PV: Glenwood to Woodside0.71 km-9 m-1.3%