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Summit of Sanborn County Park – John Nicholas Trail Viewpoint loop from Sanborn County Park

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Summit of Sanborn County Park – John Nicholas Trail Viewpoint loop from Sanborn County Park

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Summit of Sanborn County Park – John Nicholas Trail Viewpoint loop from Sanborn County Park

02:32

24.2km

640m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 2.50 km for 271 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.44 km

Lake Ranch Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Up the hill from Sanborn along a gravel trail is a quiet reservoir.

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7.24 km

View of the Santa Clara Valley from Sanborn County Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here, you get a great view of the forest and valley, with the Santa Clara Mountains in the background. It’s a nice spot to stop for a picnic and …

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7.26 km

Viewpoint and Picnic Spot, Sanborn County Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

There is a nice overlook and picnic spot here with plenty of shade. The trail up to this point is gradual in nature, and depending on fitness level, never really …

Tip by

7.98 km

The Peak is a 3,005-foot mountain in Santa Clara County. The high point is marked by a large mossy rock, a short distance away from the end of the trail. This is a great, challenging summit for any mountain biker.

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12.5 km

Indian Rock

Highlight • Climb

Indian Rock, natural climbing spot is located at the entrance of the Sanborn-Skyline County Park. The rock consists of Sandstone but don't have the red colors that are so commonly found in the American southwest.

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16.6 km

John Nicholas Trail Viewpoint

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

John Nicholas Trail connects Black Road to Skyline. The trail features great views and leads through a beautiful redwood forest.

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24.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

6.70 km

3.79 km

475 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.8 km

3.93 km

381 m

109 m

Elevation

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Highest point (940 m)

Lowest point (400 m)

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Sunday 23 August

29°C

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Summit of Sanborn County Park – John Nicholas Trail Viewpoint loop from Sanborn County Park

Lake Ranch Reservoir

View of the Santa Clara Valley from Sanborn County Park

Viewpoint and Picnic Spot, Sanborn County Park