Lodi Lake Family Fun Ride — A Five-Mile Family Cycling Adventure

USA

Overview

Bring the whole crew, get the tires ready, and enjoy a relaxed five-mile round trip toward Lodi Lake and the Mokelumne River. This gentle outing suits families, casual riders, and anyone choosing fun over speed records.

The ride finishes at one of Lodi’s favorite outdoor recreation spots. Lodi Lake offers kayak, stand-up paddle board, and pedal boat rentals, along with a shaded nature trail, picnic tables, and a playground for children. It is an easy place to spend time outdoors with no fixed agenda, and fresh air is guaranteed.

For a bigger water adventure, Headwaters Kayak at the Lodi Lake Boathouse provides rentals, instruction, and guided river tours year round. Call 209 471 5988 to arrange time on the water.

You can also make the day more exploratory by visiting World of Wonders Science Museum before or after riding. Combine cycling, paddling, and science for a full day in Lodi.

Length: 5 mi | Elevation: + 17 / - 17 ft | Features: Family Fun

Important tips

Download turn-by-turn directions by using View Full Route on the map above.

Prevailing winds are usually from the Northwest.

Follow the rules of the road. Country roads can have speeding vehicles, so stop at every stop sign.

Caution: You will be riding primarily on country roads with no bike lanes. Please ride responsibly and pull off the road to let large farm machinery pass safely.

Report road maintenance

• Lodi Roads: (209) 333-6740
• San Joaquin Co. Roads: (209) 468-3074

Report nuisance dogs

• Lodi: (209) 333-6741, after-hours (209) 333-6727
• San Joaquin Co.: (209) 953-6070
• Rabies Control/Bite: (209) 953-6073

The routes in this map are provided as a representation of routes commonly used by local riders. No representation is made that they are safe from vehicular, animal, or road hazards. Users are cautioned to exercise judgment. Users assume all risks of riding bikes on the routes and agree to release hold harmless Visit Lodi! from any and all injuries or damages incurred as a result of riding on the routes.