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Lexington Reservoir – Old Santa Cruz Highway loop from Summit

Lexington Reservoir – Old Santa Cruz Highway loop from Summit

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Lexington Reservoir – Old Santa Cruz Highway loop from Summit

02:18

39.2km

840m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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After 23.0 km for 909 m

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Parking

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15.0 km

Black Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Going up from Lexington reservoir, Black road welcomes you immediately with some pretty challenging gradients, although it gets better after a while. I much prefer the way down from Skyline …

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23.0 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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24.7 km

James J. Lenihan Dam

Highlight • Monument

From the top of the dam you get splendid views out across Lexington Reservoir. To the north you overlook the winding end of the Los Gatos Creek Trail, which connects …

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24.8 km

Lexington Reservoir County Park

Highlight • Lake

Lexington Reservoir County Park is 950 acres, and home to the Lexington Reservoir. It's a short drive from the urban area of the Town of Los Gatos. The reservoir and …

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26.8 km

Douglas B. Miller Memorial Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

An excellent spot to take a break and enjoy the full breath of Lexington Reservoir. There is a Plaque dedicated to deputy Douglas B. Miller, who was fatally wounded while performing his duties.

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26.9 km

Lexington Reservoir County Park

Highlight • Lake

A scenic stop just off the winding roads of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Lexington Reservoir County Park is a great spot to catch your breath and enjoy the view. The …

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37.8 km

Old Santa Cruz Highway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Amazing descent. Just the right incline do go fast without breaking. Bring lights, it’s dark among the trees, though there are few cars.

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39.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.1 km

911 m

174 m

107 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.1 km

899 m

281 m

Elevation

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Highest point (750 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Lexington Reservoir – Old Santa Cruz Highway loop from Summit

Black Road

Lexington Reservoir

James J. Lenihan Dam

Lexington Reservoir County Park

Douglas B. Miller Memorial Point

Lexington Reservoir County Park

Old Santa Cruz Highway

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