Tunnel Road to Grizzly Peak Boulevard - Cycling
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Evening sunlight filtering through the fog over San Francisco Bay
Charlotte Dohrn

Overlooking the East Bay hills
Charlotte Dohrn
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Summary
Climb Tunnel Rd. to its intersection with Grizzly Peak Blvd., tracing the ridgeline of the Oakland and Berkeley hills. The climbing is well worth the effort—catch panoramic views over the Bay to the west, and scenic overlooks of rolling hills to the east.
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Distance
17.0 miles
Beginning and ending at Rockridge BART, the full loop is about 17 miles if you descend at Euclid Ave. If you need to cut your ride short, there are several opportunities to descend earlier.
Destination Distance From Downtown
12.9 miles
Difficulty
3 of 5 diamonds
Tunnel Road climbs steadily at a 5% grade, making this ride manageable, but still a good workout.
Time To Complete
3 hours
Seasonality
All Seasons
The steep and winding descents can be treacherous when wet.
Dog Friendly
No
Fees Permits
No
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