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Santa Clara County

Lake Ranch Reservoir – John Nicholas Trail Viewpoint loop from Lake Ranch 622 Dam

Mountain biking trails

Santa Clara County

Lake Ranch Reservoir – John Nicholas Trail Viewpoint loop from Lake Ranch 622 Dam

Moderate

4.9

(3371)

15,229

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Lake Ranch Reservoir – John Nicholas Trail Viewpoint loop from Lake Ranch 622 Dam

01:28

12.4km

440m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 1.06 km for 271 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

1

993 m

Lake Ranch Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

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

Tip by

2

5.80 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

3

5.82 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

4

6.26 km

John Nicholas Trail Viewpoint

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

John Nicholas Trail connects Black Road to Skyline. The trail features great views and leads through a beautiful redwood forest.

Tip by

B

12.4 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.2 km

152 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

1.85 km

152 m

109 m

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