サンタクルス山脈のおすすめMTBライド

This 3,436-acre expanse offers a vibrant tapestry of nature, just waiting to be explored. Millennia before Silicon Valley sprouted, Monte Bello Ridge and Black Mountain stood sentinel over the Santa Clara Valley. Native American tribes frequented the area, leaving behind petroglyphs and village sites whispering tales of the past.

Black Mountain, situated on Monte Bello Ridge, is a popular destination for hikers and mountain bikers. With an elevation of 2,812 feet, it's easy to understand why. From the summit, the views of the Santa Cruz Mountains and Silicon Valley are breathtaking.

A small hike/bike-in campground with a vault toilet and (non-portable) water. You can oversee the lights of Bay Area at night and wake up above the cloud in the morning. You have to get a permit ($2) and the park rangers come and check the permit in the evening.

This 3,436-acre expanse offers a vibrant tapestry of nature, just waiting to be explored. Millennia before Silicon Valley sprouted, Monte Bello Ridge and Black Mountain stood sentinel over the Santa Clara Valley. Native American tribes frequented the area, leaving behind petroglyphs and village sites whispering tales of the past.

Arastradero Lake is a quiet pond in the hills of the Arastradero Preserve. The lake is surrounded by oak trees and can get pretty dry in summer.

Arastradero Lake is a quiet pond in the hills of the Arastradero Preserve. The lake is surrounded by oak trees and can get pretty dry in summer.

Standing at 2,800 feet, this mountain provides stunning views of the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve. Accessible from five different parks, reaching this summit allows you to add variety to your route.

Sugarloaf Mountain, sometimes more aptly called Sugarloaf Hill, is a simple and quick summit in the San Mateo area, offering some satisfying views of the greater San Francisco Bay Area. It is a great day hike destination if you are in the area.