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2.9 miles
Distance
709 ft
Climb
-378 ft
Descent
00:21:08
Avg time
332 ft
Altitude change
2,315 ft
Altitude min
2,814 ft
Altitude max
2,315 ft
Altitude start
2,647 ft
Altitude end
2.159%
Grade
-17.68%
Grade max
24.707%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
965 ft
Distance flat
00:21:08
Avg time

Montebello Road Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Monte Bello Open Space
    Palo Alto, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner

Fireroad joining Page Mill and paved Montebello Road. Excellent views. Fun, fast surface to ride. Remains rideable in wet weather.

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  • 32 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 20, 2026
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Montebello Road Trail Reports

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Apr 28, 2023 @ 6:05pm
Apr 28, 2023
some holes and ruts but nothing that will surprise you.
Jan 19, 2022 @ 7:02pm
Jan 19, 2022
Mar 13, 2020 @ 1:45pm
Mar 13, 2020
Dry and ok for 28c road bike
Apr 27, 2019 @ 7:43am
Apr 27, 2019
Aug 8, 2016 @ 2:11pm
Aug 8, 2016
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on Apr 28, 2023
Dry
Avg: 3.99 (6 votes)
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        Directions to montebello-road trailhead (37.327090, -122.168550)

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        Top of Mountain | Drone View | Black Mountain,...
        0:46 | 222 | Jun 11, 2021 , Palo Alto

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        22 miles 4,221 ft 37 Loop
        Great short challenging multiple loop of montebello and russian ridge

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Montebello Road

        Where is Montebello Road located?
        Montebello Road is located in Monte Bello Open Space, Palo Alto, California, United States. It is part of the Monte Bello Open Space trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.32709, -122.16855.
        What is the elevation gain for Montebello Road?
        Montebello Road has 709 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 378 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,315 ft to 2,814 ft.
        Is Montebello Road a point to point trail?
        Montebello Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        How long is Montebello Road?
        Montebello Road is 2.9 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.

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