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James J. Lenihan Dam – Lexington Reservoir loop from Santa Cruz Mountains

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James J. Lenihan Dam – Lexington Reservoir loop from Santa Cruz Mountains

Hard

4.9

(2003)

12,052

riders

James J. Lenihan Dam – Lexington Reservoir loop from Santa Cruz Mountains

03:53

42.3km

1,240m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Upper Los Gatos Creek Watershed Reserve

Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve

El Sereno Open Space Preserve

Lexington Reservoir County Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.07 km

Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve

Nature Reserve

12.4 km

El Sereno Open Space Preserve (Closed areas)

Nature Reserve

16.8 km

Aquinas Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

For mountain bikers, this trail winds through a hillside dotted with abundant wildflowers. Enjoy stunning vistas of the South Bay area as you ride. It's recommended to begin your ride …

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18.4 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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21.5 km

Lexington Vista Point

Viewpoint

28.8 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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31.9 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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32.0 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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32.9 km

Lexington Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Lexington Reservoir County Park is a beautiful and scenic 914-acre park and reservoir just minutes from the Silicon Valley urban centers of Santa Clara County. The park includes the 475 …

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42.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.8 km

13.8 km

10.6 km

600 m

452 m

134 m

Surfaces

24.9 km

12.2 km

3.06 km

1.72 km

243 m

195 m

Elevation

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Highest point (750 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Tuesday 11 August

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James J. Lenihan Dam – Lexington Reservoir loop from Santa Cruz Mountains

Aquinas Trail

El Sereno Open Space Preserve

Forbes Mill Museum

Lexington Reservoir County Park

James J. Lenihan Dam

Lexington Reservoir

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