Limekiln Trail – Sierra Azul Open Space loop from Lexington Reservoir County Park

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California

Santa Clara County

Limekiln Trail – Sierra Azul Open Space loop from Lexington Reservoir County Park

Moderate

3.3

(18)

runners

Limekiln Trail – Sierra Azul Open Space loop from Lexington Reservoir County Park

00:59

6.74km

300m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve

Lexington Reservoir County Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

17 m

Limekiln Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Shady Limekiln trail climbs into the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve from Lexington Reservoir. After a fairly wide and well maintained first half mile the next 2 miles become more …

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3.37 km

Sierra Azul Open Space

Highlight • Forest

Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve is a very large protected area straddling several ridges between Los Gatos and Santa Cruz, popular with mountain bikers and hikers.

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4.58 km

Limekiln Trail crosses Priestrock trail after a couple of miles as a short return route option, or to continue deeper into the Preserve. Along the trail are excellent views into the still active Lexington Quarry.

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6.74 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.64 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.68 km

< 100 m

Elevation