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Camden Ponds – Vasona Lake loop from Bascom

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Camden Ponds – Vasona Lake loop from Bascom

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Camden Ponds – Vasona Lake loop from Bascom

03:49

15.0km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.00 km

Fly Casting Pond

Highlight • Structure

These ponds are perfect for practicing and honing your fishing skills, as well as improving your casting technique. Typically, there are experienced anglers in the area who can offer guidance and assistance.

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4.27 km

Los Gatos Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Los Gatos Creek Trail offers a safe paved trail for walkers, joggers, cyclists, skaters, and nature lovers. Spanning multiple jurisdictions, it runs from San Jose through Campbell and Los Gatos, managed by agencies from these areas. The Campbell section has some nice shady spots, a gazebo, and an exercise circuit near Campbell Park; the whole trail spans about 10 miles.

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4.69 km

Camden Ponds

Highlight • Lake

Camden Ponds are a series of three large man-made reservoirs for water-management and previously for fish-breeding along Los Gatos Creek Trail.

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7.49 km

Vasona Lake

Highlight • Lake

Vasona Reservoir, located on Los Gatos Creek, is surrounded by the 152-acre Vasona Lake County Park. Built in 1935 as one of six original reservoirs approved by voters in 1934. Vasona Reservoir holds 495 acre-feet of water and spans 57 acres. The park offers picnicking, catch-and-release fishing, and human-powered boating. Swimming is not permitted. It's a great spot for photography and sunrises.

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9.96 km

Camden Ponds

Highlight • Lake

Camden Ponds consist of three man-made ponds designed to serve as reservoirs for water management. The ponds, along with the surrounding wetlands, make it an ideal location for birding enthusiasts.

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10.7 km

Los Gatos Creek Trail (Campbell)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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11.3 km

Los Gatos Creek (east bank)

Highlight (Segment) • River

Los Gatos Creek is squeezed into an artificial concrete canal. Weirs and barrages occasionally slow down the flow.

On the positive side, the excellent paved bike and multiuser trail that follows the canal is equally straightened and has enough room.

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15.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.4 km

507 m

Surfaces

12.0 km

2.05 km

507 m

235 m

183 m

Elevation

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Saturday 18 July

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Camden Ponds – Vasona Lake loop from Bascom

Fly Casting Pond

Los Gatos Creek Trail

Camden Ponds

Vasona Lake

Camden Ponds

Los Gatos Creek Trail (Campbell)

Los Gatos Creek (east bank)

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