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Alameda Creek Regional Trail
from Niles Staging Area on Old Canyon Road
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It is 20.01 miles of round-trip easy bike ride. It is about 1 1/2 hours for round trip! The California Deaf Wheelers' very first bike ride in 1996 took place on this trail when Bob Morrison, Bobby Skedsmo and Jack Lamberton started their passion for cycling on Sundays at eight in the morning. This ride eventually led to formation of new deaf cycling club.
Location: Niles Staging Area on Old Canyon Road, Fremont- off from Route 84 (Niles Canyon Road). Limited parking but can park on road. Free parking
Type of Bike: Any
Ride Classification: Leisurely to Touring (up to 13 mph)
Climb Rate: Gentle, relatively flat, total ascent is approximately 300 feet (maximum elevation 60 feet) Starting at Niles Staging Area with plenty of parking. The Alameda Creek Regional Trail follows the banks of Alameda Creek in southern Alameda County from the mouth of Niles Canyon in Fremont westward to San Francisco Bay - a distance of about 12 miles.
Ride Leader: Bob Morrison; BobCDW@gmail.com Please confirm by email in several days in advance. No one left behind. Extreme temperatures or fog conditions may modify the route at the leader's discretion. Rain cancels.
What to bring: Spare tubes, patch kit, tire irons, pump/CO2 inflators, multi-tool, water bottle, identification/money/medical card and phone.
Safety: Wearing helmet is mandatory.
What to see: Alameda Creek Regional Trail follows the banks of Alameda Creek in southern Alameda County from the mouth of Niles Canyon (in the Niles District of Fremont) westward to San Francisco Bay - a distance of 10.0 miles. It is Alameda County's largest, and is home to a host of birds and other wildlife. Long ago its rushing waters provided a valuable resource for the Ohlone Indians who first settled in camps and villages along its banks. After a stop for rest and lunch at Niles, ride way back to the origin destination. That will sum up to the total of 20.01 miles of ride.
Compiled by Bobby Skedsmo - Last updated: May 23, 2015
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