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Lake Ranch Reservoir – John Nicholas Trail Viewpoint loop from Lake Ranch 622 Dam

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United States
California
Santa Clara County

Lake Ranch Reservoir – John Nicholas Trail Viewpoint loop from Lake Ranch 622 Dam

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Lake Ranch Reservoir – John Nicholas Trail Viewpoint loop from Lake Ranch 622 Dam

01:28

12.4km

440m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 1.05 km for 271 m

Waypoints

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991 m

Lake Ranch Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Up the hill from Sanborn along a gravel trail is a quiet reservoir.

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5.79 km

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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5.81 km

There is a nice overlook and picnic spot here with plenty of shade. The trail up to this point is gradual in nature, and depending on fitness level, never really …

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6.26 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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12.4 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.2 km

178 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.2 km

178 m

111 m

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Wednesday 21 October

17°C

13°C

71 %

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