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Los Gatos Creek Trail – John Nicholas Trail Viewpoint loop from Oak Meadow

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Los Gatos Creek Trail – John Nicholas Trail Viewpoint loop from Oak Meadow

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4.7

(8722)

16,819

riders

Los Gatos Creek Trail – John Nicholas Trail Viewpoint loop from Oak Meadow

03:50

43.4km

1,020m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 16.3 km for 271 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.18 km

Forbes Mill Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

Forbes Mill Museum, housed in a two-story building of the original 1854 flour mill, offers a glimpse into Los Gatos' history. Built by James Alexander Forbes as California's first commercial …

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2.41 km

Los Gatos Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Los Gatos Creek Trail is a wide gravel path that is hugely popular with a wide variety of trail users. You might need some patience as you cover this portion of the ride on a crowded weekend.

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13.2 km

John Nicholas Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

This is the only bathroom I am aware of on the trail. If you plan to venture off the trail to relive yourself be aware of the Poison Oak.

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15.5 km

Lake Ranch Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

A cool shot from the picnic table on the opposite side of the lake is really cool too!

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21.0 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 …

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21.7 km

The Peak is a 3,005-foot mountain in Santa Clara County. The high point is marked by a large mossy rock, a short distance away from the end of the trail. This is a great, challenging summit for any mountain biker.

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22.0 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.

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36.6 km

Lexington Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Lexington Reservoir County Park is a beautiful and scenic 914-acre park and reservoir just minutes from the Silicon Valley urban centers of Santa Clara County. The park includes the 475 …

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43.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.6 km

13.8 km

5.12 km

954 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.4 km

10.8 km

10.3 km

3.67 km

1.29 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 1 September

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Los Gatos Creek Trail – John Nicholas Trail Viewpoint loop from Oak Meadow

Forbes Mill Museum

Los Gatos Creek Trail

John Nicholas Trailhead

Lake Ranch Reservoir

View of the Santa Clara Valley from Sanborn County Park

Summit of Sanborn County Park

John Nicholas Trail Viewpoint

Lexington Reservoir

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