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James J. Lenihan Dam – Los Gatos Creek Trail loop from Lexington Reservoir County Park

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Mountain biking trails

United States

California

Santa Clara County

James J. Lenihan Dam – Los Gatos Creek Trail loop from Lexington Reservoir County Park

Moderate

4.7

(9712)

9,926

riders

James J. Lenihan Dam – Los Gatos Creek Trail loop from Lexington Reservoir County Park

02:26

23.7km

740m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve

Lexington Reservoir County Park

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Start point

Parking

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2.15 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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2.31 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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5.34 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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10.6 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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10.8 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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16.9 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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16.9 km

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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23.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

6.26 km

3.78 km

2.37 km

323 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.49 km

6.88 km

5.71 km

2.23 km

333 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (780 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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James J. Lenihan Dam – Los Gatos Creek Trail loop from Lexington Reservoir County Park

James J. Lenihan Dam

Los Gatos Creek Trail

Forbes Mill Museum

Kennedy Road Sierra Azul Trailhead

Kennedy Trail

Priest Rock Trail/Kennedy Trail Junction

Priest Rock Trail

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