Visitors to the Penitencia Creek Trail can view the water-filled Dr. Robert W. Gross Recharge Ponds. These ponds, part of a system designed to recharge underground aquifers, are crucial for maintaining healthy groundwater levels that supply nearly half of Santa Clara County's water. While the ponds support wildlife, their primary purpose is water filtration, and visitors are reminded not to introduce fish or animals into the ponds.

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Best Mountain Biking Routes to Penitencia (Gross) Ponds

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1. Alum Rock Park – Upper Penitencia Creek loop from Berryessa

17.5km

01:53

510m

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

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2. Alum Rock Park – Upper Penitencia Creek loop from Berryessa

29.5km

02:54

810m

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

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3. Inspiration Point – Alum Rock Road loop from Milpitas

27km

01:53

310m

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

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Location: San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, United States

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Penitencia (Gross) Ponds

1. Alum Rock Park – Upper Penitencia Creek loop from Berryessa

2. Alum Rock Park – Upper Penitencia Creek loop from Berryessa

3. Inspiration Point – Alum Rock Road loop from Milpitas

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