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Santa Clara County
Los Gatos

James J. Lenihan Dam – Lexington Reservoir loop from Oak Meadow

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Bike touring routes & trails
United States
California
Santa Clara County
Los Gatos

James J. Lenihan Dam – Lexington Reservoir loop from Oak Meadow

Hard

4.6

(2858)

14,906

riders

James J. Lenihan Dam – Lexington Reservoir loop from Oak Meadow

02:54

33.4km

850m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: April 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Upper Los Gatos Creek Watershed Reserve

Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve

El Sereno Open Space Preserve

Lexington Reservoir County Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

8.15 km

El Sereno Open Space Preserve

Highlight • Forest

El Sereno Preserve is named after the Mount El Sereno sitting at an elevation of 2,500 feet. This area gives rewarding views of the cities of Saratoga and the western …

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9.58 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

14.2 km

El Sereno Open Space Preserve (Closed areas)

Nature Reserve

4

25.9 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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5

28.0 km

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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6

28.0 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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7

28.1 km

Lexington Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

This is the third-largest reservoir in Santa Clara County. It sits at the foot of the Santa Cruz Mountains.

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8

28.7 km

Los Gatos Creek Trail is a 9.7-mile (15.6 km) pedestrian and bicycle trail that runs through western Santa Clara County in California, from Lexington Reservoir in Los Gatos, California through …

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9

33.3 km

Historic 19th century logging train preserved and now used for joyrides around Vasona Park, Los Gatos

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33.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

9.18 km

8.49 km

3.47 km

411 m

136 m

Surfaces

20.1 km

9.00 km

4.19 km

186 m

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Highest point (750 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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