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moonslug bikepacking trip

poster for moon slug ride

join us for a few days of bicycling between san francisco and san jose. we’ll be riding at a relaxed pace, with lots of time for stopping to enjoy the adventure along the way. no drop, and we’ll coordinate closer to the date for shared utilities like cooking and bike tools.

itinerary

date from to distance (mi) elevation gain (ft) route notes
13 san francisco half moon bay 33 2,235 coastal views, planet of the apes detour
14 half moon bay portola redwoods sp 42 4,530 stage road, big climb up tunitas creek, remote redwoods, no services
15 portola redwoods sp henry cowell redwoods sp 55 3,745 gravel section back to pescadero, mostly coastal to santa cruz
16 manresa state beach manresa state beach ?? ?? rest/play/beach day, unplanned
17 manresa state beach san jose diridon station 52 4,337 mountain charlie road, mixed traffic & bike paths
total 190 mi 13,943ft

camping

weather

rough estimates for high/lows each night:

pack list

🧍 individual packing list

riding gear

camping gear

toiletries & personal items

bike repair kit

food & cooking (if self-catering)


👥 group packing list

shared camp gear


last updated:

2025.05.17