Ride Profile

Ride Description

The stark beauty and isolation of Bitterwater Road is unique. Also, you'll get a chance to view the land twisted by the San Andres Fault.  This route is exceptionally remote, so plan ahead.  Do not rely on your cell phone, service is flaky.  Plan ahead and this ride will be a good experience.

This ride will also incorporate some fairly challenging hills.. bring your climbing legs.

Start Location and Parking

Shandon City Park

Ride Directions

Head east on CA-41/W Centre St/Shandon Rd toward El Portal Dr

Turn left at CA-41/Centra Rd/E Centre St
Turn right at CA-41/CA-46
Head northeast on CA-41/CA-46
Turn right at Bitterwater Rd/Palo Prieta Cholame Rd
Head east on Bitterwater Rd/Palo Prieta Cholame Rd toward Christina Rd
Turn right at Annette Rd
Continue on Bitterwater Rd
Head southwest on Bitterwater Rd toward Carnaza Rd
Turn right at CA-58
Head west on CA-58 toward Carnaza Rd
Head northwest on CA-58 toward Shell Creek Rd
Turn right at Shell Creek Rd
Head north on Shell Creek Rd toward Upton Canyon Rd
Turn left at Truedale Rd
Head west on Truedale Rd toward McDonald Canyon Rd
Turn right at Starkey Rd
Head east on Starkey Rd toward 1st St/Truesdale Rd
Turn left at 1st St/Truesdale Rd
Head north on S 1st St/Truesdale Rd toward Cholame St
Turn left at CA-41/W Centre St/Shandon Rd

Food, Coffee and Juice Joints close to Start/Finish

Across the street from the park is downtown.. go see

Food, Water, & Bathrooms along route

Shandon Park

Nice tree / bush.

Recommended Bike Shops (name, phone, website)

K Man Cycle & Sport

712 Paso Robles St.
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 237-2453