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Top of Black Mountain – Indian Creek Trail loop from Saratoga

Top of Black Mountain – Indian Creek Trail loop from Saratoga

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Top of Black Mountain – Indian Creek Trail loop from Saratoga

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51.8km

1,240m

Expert gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 29, 2025

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8.80 km

Picnic Area at Stevens Creek Reservoir

This quiet reservoir feeds Stevens Creek and is a trailhead into Fremont Older preserve. Not as crowded as Rancho San Antonio and affords incredible views.

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15.4 km

Montebello Road

Great paved road that takes you through Picchetti Ranch Open Space Preserve. On clear days, there are great views of the Cupertino valley and the San Francisco Bay.

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19.9 km

Top of Black Mountain

Good place to rest and admire the view.

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20.0 km

Monte Bello Road

Montebello Road quickly leads you to the (fairly flat) peak of Black Mountain.

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20.4 km

Indian Creek Trail

Indian Creek Trail is a short fire road, which leads you to Monte Bello Road. It's a pretty easy ride.

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20.8 km

Old Ranch Trail

Old Ranch Trail is a singletrack offering lovely views onto the surrounding landscape.

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37.3 km

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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37.4 km

Route 9

This long climb starts pretty easy, then gets more challenging. The last 1.5 miles are taxing on the legs. On the other hand, riding down is exhilarating; you have the …

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51.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.4 km

6.39 km

3.63 km

1.49 km

900 m

Surfaces

45.0 km

5.41 km

1.31 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (850 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Friday 17 October

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Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Top of Black Mountain – Indian Creek Trail loop from Saratoga

Picnic Area at Stevens Creek Reservoir

Montebello Road

Top of Black Mountain

Monte Bello Road

Indian Creek Trail

Old Ranch Trail

Saratoga Gap

Route 9

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