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California
Santa Clara County
Los Gatos

Blossom Hill - Shannon Road – Mine Hill Trailhead loop from Oak Meadow

Routes
United States
California
Santa Clara County
Los Gatos

Blossom Hill - Shannon Road – Mine Hill Trailhead loop from Oak Meadow

Hard

3.4

(18)

71

riders

Blossom Hill - Shannon Road – Mine Hill Trailhead loop from Oak Meadow

04:30

53.1km

1,280m

Gravel riding

Hard 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: April 2, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve

Almaden Quicksilver County Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.20 km

Shannon Road (climb)

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

From Los Gatos Creek Shannon Rd climbs initially gently to Blossom Hill Park, and then more steadily into the rural area up to the road summit below Blossom Hill

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2

4.82 km

Blossom Hill - Shannon Road

Highlight • Climb

Shannon Road climbs steadily from both sides, Los Gatos Creek and from Guadalupe Creek, to Blossom Hill.

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3

6.80 km

Guadalupe River Valley

Highlight • River

Shannon Road intersects with Hicks Road here like Shannon Creek flows into Guadalupe Creek. To the south the urban sprawl gives way to farms and forested hills. The roads unfortunately have no bike lanes.

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4

20.2 km

Mine Hill Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

At this trailhead Mine Hill Trail starts with an initial climb up from the parking lot into Almaden Quicksilver County Park. It is the main, longest trail, winding to the …

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5

28.2 km

Mount Umunhum Road

Highlight • Trail

Hiker/biker trailhead parking at the bottom of the well-paved road reopened in September 2017, climbing sometimes steeply in switchbacks into the Sierra Azul preserve from Hicks Road to the former radar tower on the summit of Mt Umunhum

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6

38.5 km

Junction of Limekiln, Kennedy, and Woods trails

Highlight • Trail

Three of the most popular area trails come together here; depending on how ambitious you are, you might return to this juncture several times as you crank through the forested hills.

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7

40.8 km

Priest Rock Trail/Kennedy Trail Junction

Highlight • Trail

Ride a little (200m) past the intersection of Kennedy/PriestRock and you'll find a nice vantage point to your right: good for a rest and 360*-views.

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8

47.1 km

Kennedy Road Sierra Azul Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

The Kennedy Road Sierra Azul Trailhead has a small parking area that fits about three cars, depending on size, and offers a shaded starting point. A portable toilet is available …

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B

53.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.9 km

11.8 km

10.7 km

3.24 km

233 m

188 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.0 km

22.5 km

3.61 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (890 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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