Saint Josephs Hill summit – Camden Ponds loop from Bascom

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Saint Josephs Hill summit – Camden Ponds loop from Bascom

Moderate

4.8

(4099)

17,010

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Saint Josephs Hill summit – Camden Ponds loop from Bascom

02:14

34.1km

360m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 49 m for 2 m

After 34.0 km for 2 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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17.2 km

St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Nestled near Los Gatos, St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve offers picturesque vistas of the town. Spanning 273 acres atop a 1,250-foot hill, this reserve boasts classic wilderness charm. Popular …

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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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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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Vasona Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Vasona Reservoir is over 150 acres and shares some space with Oak Meadow Park. There are great trails and paths for running that circle the lake and continue further in both directions with you want some extra miles.

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Vasona Lake Eucalyptus Grove

Highlight • Forest

This grove is home to one of the Bay Area's most impressive public displays of ornamental eucalyptus species. Planted in 1964 by a local enthusiast, these majestic trees are now …

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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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