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.

Tarik Kadić

June 12, 2020

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1. Priest Rock Trail

6.77km

02:23

590m

30m

Hike the Priest Rock Trail, a moderate 4.2-mile route in Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve with 1923 feet of elevation gain and panoramic view

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Moderate

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2. Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve Loop

19.8km

06:22

1,020m

600m

This difficult 12.3-mile hike in Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve offers 3343 feet of climbing and panoramic views from Mount El Sombroso.

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3. Limekiln, Priest Rock and Kennedy Trail

7.94km

02:46

670m

40m

Hike the 4.9-mile Limekiln, Priest Rock and Kennedy Trail for a moderate challenge, featuring redwoods, historic kilns, and panoramic Bay Ar

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Elevation 470 m

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Tuesday 17 March

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Location: Santa Clara County, California, United States

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Sierra Azul Open Space

1. Priest Rock Trail

2. Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve Loop

3. Limekiln, Priest Rock and Kennedy Trail

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