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Sierra Azul Open Space – Priest Rock Trail loop from Lexington Reservoir County Park

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California

Santa Clara County

Sierra Azul Open Space – Priest Rock Trail loop from Lexington Reservoir County Park

Hard

3.4

(30)

runners

Sierra Azul Open Space – Priest Rock Trail loop from Lexington Reservoir County Park

02:54

20.2km

850m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

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Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve

Lexington Reservoir County Park

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1.18 km

Limekiln Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Shady Limekiln trail climbs into the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve from Lexington Reservoir. After a fairly wide and well maintained first half mile the next 2 miles become more …

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4.54 km

Sierra Azul Open Space

Highlight • Forest

Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve is a very large protected area straddling several ridges between Los Gatos and Santa Cruz, popular with mountain bikers and hikers.

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6.29 km

Priest Rock Trail

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The Priest Rock Trail in Los Gatos offers runners a tough but rewarding challenge with steep climbs and stunning views of the Santa Clara Valley. Its mix of shaded sections …

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6.80 km

Kennedy Trail between Priestrock and Limekiln Trails

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The upper section of Kennedy Trail is mostly flat along a gentle ridge that slopes slowly north from Limekiln to Priestrock Trail. The longer, northern section then descends rapidly in …

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9.10 km

Junction of Limekiln, Kennedy, and Woods trails

Highlight • Trail

Three of the most popular area trails come together here; depending on how ambitious you are, you might return to this juncture several times as you crank through the forested hills.

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9.98 km

Mount El Sombroso

Highlight • Summit

This is the highest point in the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. From here, you can enjoy views of the nearby mountains, with the possibility of spotting Mount Umunhum and …

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17.3 km

Priest Rock Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Priestrock Trail is one of the two gateway routes from Lexington Reservoir leading into Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, popular with mountain bikers and hikers.

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19.0 km

Lexington Reservoir Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Even just climbing a few hundred feet up on Priestrock Trail toward Sierra Azul Open Space opens generous views over turquoise-blue Lexington reservoir

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20.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

3.92 km

3.32 km

1.62 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.8 km

1.75 km

1.62 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 28 May

21°C

11°C

82 %

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Sierra Azul Open Space – Priest Rock Trail loop from Lexington Reservoir County Park

Limekiln Trail

Sierra Azul Open Space

Priest Rock Trail

Kennedy Trail between Priestrock and Limekiln Trails

Junction of Limekiln, Kennedy, and Woods trails

Mount El Sombroso

Priest Rock Trail

Lexington Reservoir Overlook

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