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kb5ql
12-21-07, 07:02 PM
I was thinking of meeting the family for a reservation to see the Elephant Seals at Aņo Nuevo. Does this route sound fine?

Page Mill -> Alpine -> Pescadero -> Highway 1 South

On the map it looks fairly straightforward. Any road hazards I should be aware of after the Page Mill portion?

Route path (http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1507054)

Thanks.
SteveE
12-21-07, 07:46 PM
A better route would be: Just before Pescadero,turn left onto Cloverdale Rd, bear right on Gazos Creek Rd. to a left on Hwy 1, continuing to Aņo Nuevo.

- Steve
kb5ql
12-21-07, 08:42 PM
A better route would be: Just before Pescadero,turn left onto Cloverdale Rd, bear right on Gazos Creek Rd. to a left on Hwy 1, continuing to Aņo Nuevo.

- Steve

Perfect. That was what I was looking for, some local knowledge. Thanks.
jobob
12-21-07, 08:53 PM
+1 on Cloverdale/Gazos Creek

But you NEED to stop at Arcangeli's Grocery in Pescadero for an amazing croissant or a chunk of their delectable artichoke bread. There be some serious yum-age there.

Archangeli's is on Stage Rd., about a block north of Pescadero Road. There's a porta-potty near the picnic area behind the store.

Then you could double back a little ways to get on to Cloverdale Road. It adds only a mile or two to your route. And it's worth it.

(Ed to add): Here's a map I once drew up for a friend who was staying at Costanoa (close to Aņo Nuevo) who wanted to ride up to Pescadero. It shows Archangeli's and the route SteveE suggested.
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Costanoa-to-Pescadero
jonathanb715
12-21-07, 11:01 PM
But you NEED to stop at Arcangeli's Grocery in Pescadero for an amazing croissant or a chunk of their delectable artichoke bread. There be some serious yum-age there.


+1 to Arcangeli's and the artichoke bread! If you're in the neighborhood it is unbelievably good.

JB
kb5ql
12-21-07, 11:05 PM
+1 to Arcangeli's and the artichoke bread! If you're in the neighborhood it is unbelievably good.

JB

OK oK uncle. I will def. stop by there. I'm planning on leaving early and taking my time.
:D
SesameCrunch
12-22-07, 07:32 AM
Your trip reminds me of my ride down to Santa Cruz to see the Monarch butterflies last month. Family drove, I rode. It's a fun trip. 'Course, I didn't have to climb Page Mill :o ...
kb5ql
12-26-07, 01:31 PM
Wow. What a great ride.

It did seem somewhat spooky how some parts were really quiet.

My poor road bike that gets used approx. 2-4 times a month. Most of my miles are on the Xtracycle now...

http://www.zaftig.net/files/images/gallery/12.22.2007_11.15.08.preview.jpg

At the top of Page Mill at the Monte Bello area. (I thought it was only a 4 mile climb... oops!)

http://www.zaftig.net/files/images/gallery/12.22.2007_11.18.18.preview.jpg

Some shots from Alpine road portion of the trip. Am I still in the mid-peninsula? When did I run into Muir Woods?

http://www.zaftig.net/files/images/gallery/12.22.2007_11.43.44.preview.jpg

http://www.zaftig.net/files/images/gallery/12.22.2007_11.43.59.preview.jpg

Finally, 48 miles later, at the visitor's center in Aņo Nuevo.

http://www.zaftig.net/files/images/gallery/12.22.2007_16.48.22.preview.jpg

http://www.zaftig.net/files/images/gallery/12.22.2007_16.49.41.preview.jpg

And yes, I did stop in Pescadero for some excellent lunch at the market/deli. On the way back, I picked up a loaf of the Artichoke bread. It was good.

Thanks for the tips on riding this route.