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Los Gatos

Lexington Reservoir Overlook – Saint Josephs Hill summit loop from Oak Meadow

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Bike touring routes & trails
United States
California
Santa Clara County
Los Gatos

Lexington Reservoir Overlook – Saint Josephs Hill summit loop from Oak Meadow

Hard

2.8

(9)

28

riders

Lexington Reservoir Overlook – Saint Josephs Hill summit loop from Oak Meadow

02:58

28.8km

920m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: August 4, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Upper Los Gatos Creek Watershed Reserve

St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve

El Sereno Open Space Preserve

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

62 m

Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad and W.E. "Bill" Mason Carousel

Highlight • Structure

Historic 19th century logging train preserved and now used for joyrides around Vasona Park, Los Gatos

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2

2.26 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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3

5.38 km

St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve serves as a scenic backdrop to the nearby town of Los Gato. It is a reserve that protects 273-acres of open space land on …

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4

5.83 km

Lexington Reservoir Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Get an elevated view of the 338 acre man-made Lexington Reservoir

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5

6.84 km

Saint Josephs Hill summit

Highlight • Summit

Saint Josephs Hill summit provides an overview across Los Gatos town down the Los Gatos Creek valley into Silicon Valley to the north, as well as south across the Lexington Reservoir up the Santa Cruz highway ridge.

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6

17.1 km

El Sereno Open Space Preserve

Highlight • Forest

El Sereno Preserve is named after the Mount El Sereno sitting at an elevation of 2,500 feet. This area gives rewarding views of the cities of Saratoga and the western …

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18.5 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

B

28.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.2 km

7.34 km

4.26 km

587 m

381 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.0 km

7.91 km

3.76 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (740 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Friday 14 August

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