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Priest Rock Trail – Sierra Azul Open Space loop from Lexington Reservoir County Park

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United States

California

Santa Clara County

Priest Rock Trail – Sierra Azul Open Space loop from Lexington Reservoir County Park

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5,540

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Priest Rock Trail – Sierra Azul Open Space loop from Lexington Reservoir County Park

02:52

9.09km

350m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

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Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve

Lexington Reservoir County Park

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Parking

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96 m

Lexington Reservoir County Park

Highlight • Lake

A scenic stop just off the winding roads of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Lexington Reservoir County Park is a great spot to catch your breath and enjoy the view. The …

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158 m

Douglas B. Miller Memorial Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

An excellent spot to take a break and enjoy the full breath of Lexington Reservoir. There is a Plaque dedicated to deputy Douglas B. Miller, who was fatally wounded while performing his duties.

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1.24 km

Lexington Reservoir Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Even just climbing a few hundred feet up on Priestrock Trail toward Sierra Azul Open Space opens generous views over turquoise-blue Lexington reservoir

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2.36 km

Priest Rock Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Priestrock Trail is one of the two gateway routes from Lexington Reservoir leading into Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, popular with mountain bikers and hikers.

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4.59 km

Sierra Azul Open Space

Highlight • Forest

Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve is a very large protected area straddling several ridges between Los Gatos and Santa Cruz, popular with mountain bikers and hikers.

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9.09 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.79 km

1.15 km

145 m

Surfaces

7.82 km

1.15 km

115 m

Elevation

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Priest Rock Trail – Sierra Azul Open Space loop from Lexington Reservoir County Park

Lexington Reservoir County Park

Douglas B. Miller Memorial Point

Lexington Reservoir Overlook

Priest Rock Trail

Sierra Azul Open Space

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