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James J. Lenihan Dam – Los Gatos Creek Trail loop from Los Gatos

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Santa Clara County

James J. Lenihan Dam – Los Gatos Creek Trail loop from Los Gatos

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James J. Lenihan Dam – Los Gatos Creek Trail loop from Los Gatos

01:52

6.85km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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Lexington Reservoir County Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

100 m

Los Gatos 🐈 Main St 🐈

Highlight • Settlement

Los Gatos has a cute downtown, albeit split by the canyon of the Los Gatos creek, now also shared with the 4 lane Santa Cruz Highway. As the highway is …

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2

2.76 km

Los Gatos Creek Trail below Lexington Reservoir

Highlight • Trail

Los Gatos Creek Trail is a 9.7-mile (15.6 km) pedestrian and bicycle trail that runs through western Santa Clara County in California, from Lexington Reservoir in Los Gatos, California through …

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3

3.35 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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4

3.47 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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5

3.51 km

Lexington Reservoir County Park

Highlight • Lake

Lexington Reservoir County Park is 950 acres, and home to the Lexington Reservoir. It's a short drive from the urban area of the Town of Los Gatos. The reservoir and …

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6

3.70 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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6.85 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.55 km

306 m

Surfaces

3.99 km

1.22 km

863 m

643 m

140 m

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