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Saratoga Gap – Turtle Rock Viewpoint loop from Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve

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Mountain biking trails

United States

California

Santa Cruz County

Saratoga Gap – Turtle Rock Viewpoint loop from Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve

Moderate

2.7

(6)

riders

Saratoga Gap – Turtle Rock Viewpoint loop from Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve

00:45

7.71km

150m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve

Upper Stevens Creek County Park

Long Ridge Open Space Preserve

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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119 m

Saratoga Gap Trailhead

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Saratoga Gap is a well-known convergence area for two well-known trails, namely the Saratoga Gap Trail and the Skyline Trail. Both of these trails are mainly single-track and orientated towards …

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205 m

Saratoga Gap Trail here meets Skyline Trail after crossing Canyon Springs Rd, just east of the big intersection. The road and trailhead parking are the only interruption in otherwise pure bliss single track trails.

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333 m

Saratoga Gap Trail

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The Saratoga Gap Trail has enough technical features to entertain any mountain biker.

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3.76 km

Turtle Rock Viewpoint

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Turtle Rock is the highest and most prominent mountain in the area. From this viewpoint, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains, especially stunning at sunset. Be …

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7.71 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.37 km

2.99 km

162 m

125 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.68 km

655 m

359 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (820 m)

Lowest point (760 m)

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