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Lake Ranch Reservoir – Summit of Sanborn County Park loop from El Sereno

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United States

California

Santa Clara County

Lake Ranch Reservoir – Summit of Sanborn County Park loop from El Sereno

Moderate

3.3

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Lake Ranch Reservoir – Summit of Sanborn County Park loop from El Sereno

02:29

25.6km

600m

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 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 3.11 km for 271 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

82 m

John Nicholas Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

This is the only bathroom I am aware of on the trail. If you plan to venture off the trail to relive yourself be aware of the Poison Oak.

Tip by

2.37 km

Lake Ranch Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

A cool shot from the picnic table on the opposite side of the lake is really cool too!

Tip by

2.77 km

The Lake Ranch Reservoir is nice and peaceful to run, walk, hike, or bike along. There is a picnic table on the north side of the pond that you could rest at. Since the water is in a small valley, you may want to bring bug spray in the spring/summer months.

Tip by

3.06 km

Lake Ranch Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Up the hill from Sanborn along a gravel trail is a quiet reservoir.

Tip by

7.86 km

View of the Santa Clara Valley from Sanborn County Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here, you get a great view of the forest and valley, with the Santa Clara Mountains in the background. It’s a nice spot to stop for a picnic and take in the scenery. The trail continues upward, but this spot is perfect if you’re just looking for a good viewpoint.

Tip by

7.88 km

Viewpoint and Picnic Spot, Sanborn County Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

There is a nice overlook and picnic spot here with plenty of shade. The trail up to this point is gradual in nature, and depending on fitness level, never really gets challenging. Great for an uphill run where you want to keep a steady pace.

Tip by

8.60 km

Summit of Sanborn County Park

Highlight • Summit

The Peak is a 3,005-foot mountain in Santa Clara County. The high point is marked by a large mossy rock, a short distance away from the end of the trail. This is a great, challenging summit for any mountain biker.

Tip by

12.8 km

Indian Rock

Highlight • Climb

Indian Rock, natural climbing spot is located at the entrance of the Sanborn-Skyline County Park. The rock consists of Sandstone but don't have the red colors that are so commonly found in the American southwest.

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25.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.0 km

7.62 km

Surfaces

10.6 km

8.76 km

6.27 km

Elevation

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Highest point (940 m)

Lowest point (540 m)

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Friday 22 May

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Lake Ranch Reservoir – Summit of Sanborn County Park loop from El Sereno

John Nicholas Trailhead

Lake Ranch Reservoir

Lake Ranch Reservoir

Lake Ranch Reservoir

View of the Santa Clara Valley from Sanborn County Park

Viewpoint and Picnic Spot, Sanborn County Park

Summit of Sanborn County Park

Indian Rock

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