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Santa Clara County
Los Gatos

Lexington Reservoir – Los Gatos Creek Trail loop from Oak Meadow

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United States
California
Santa Clara County
Los Gatos

Lexington Reservoir – Los Gatos Creek Trail loop from Oak Meadow

Hard

4.8

(9435)

10,040

riders

Lexington Reservoir – Los Gatos Creek Trail loop from Oak Meadow

02:22

25.4km

740m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve

Lexington Reservoir County Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

5.76 km

Kennedy Road Sierra Azul Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

The Kennedy Road Sierra Azul Trailhead has a small parking area that fits about three cars, depending on size, and offers a shaded starting point. A portable toilet is available …

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2

5.98 km

Kennedy Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

When you reach the trailhead of "Kennedy Trail", a climb starts right away but ends very quickly and is even followed by a coast down a gentle downhill.

The "real" …

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3

12.1 km

Priest Rock Trail/Kennedy Trail Junction

Highlight • Trail

Ride a little (200m) past the intersection of Kennedy/PriestRock and you'll find a nice vantage point to your right: good for a rest and 360*-views.

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4

12.1 km

Priest Rock Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Priest Rock Trail loses elevation very quickly and is very steep in some places. One particular spot on Priest Rock Trail is nicknamed "Dogmeat" among local riders. You can make your own inferences from that.

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5

19.7 km

James J. Lenihan Dam

Highlight • Monument

From the top of the dam you get splendid views out across Lexington Reservoir. To the north you overlook the winding end of the Los Gatos Creek Trail, which connects …

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6

19.9 km

Lexington Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

This is the third-largest reservoir in Santa Clara County. It sits at the foot of the Santa Cruz Mountains.

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7

19.9 km

Los Gatos Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Los Gatos Creek Trail is a wide gravel path that is hugely popular with a wide variety of trail users. You might need some patience as you cover this portion of the ride on a crowded weekend.

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8

23.2 km

Forbes Mill Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

Forbes Mill Museum, housed in a two-story building of the original 1854 flour mill, offers a glimpse into Los Gatos' history. Built by James Alexander Forbes as California's first commercial …

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B

25.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.6 km

4.83 km

4.61 km

840 m

464 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.3 km

8.49 km

1.59 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (780 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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