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Priest Rock Trail – Los Gatos Creek Trail loop from Dartmouth Middle School

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Priest Rock Trail – Los Gatos Creek Trail loop from Dartmouth Middle School

Hard

5.0

(1922)

17,135

riders

Priest Rock Trail – Los Gatos Creek Trail loop from Dartmouth Middle School

03:13

33.6km

960m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve

Lexington Reservoir County Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.90 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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6.12 km

Kennedy Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

When you reach the trailhead of "Kennedy Trail", a climb starts right away but ends very quickly and is even followed by a coast down a gentle downhill.

The "real" …

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12.2 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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12.2 km

Priest Rock Trail loses elevation very quickly and is very steep in some places. One particular spot on Priest Rock Trail is nicknamed "Dogmeat" among local riders. You can make your own inferences from that.

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16.1 km

Priest Rock Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Priestrock Trail is one of the two gateway routes from Lexington Reservoir leading into Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, popular with mountain bikers and hikers.

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17.8 km

Lexington Reservoir Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Even just climbing a few hundred feet up on Priestrock Trail toward Sierra Azul Open Space opens generous views over turquoise-blue Lexington reservoir

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19.9 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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20.0 km

Los Gatos Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Los Gatos Creek Trail is a wide gravel path that is hugely popular with a wide variety of trail users. You might need some patience as you cover this portion of the ride on a crowded weekend.

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33.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.6 km

11.2 km

3.56 km

2.34 km

1.90 km

Surfaces

15.1 km

7.59 km

6.91 km

2.01 km

1.93 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (780 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Priest Rock Trail – Los Gatos Creek Trail loop from Dartmouth Middle School

Kennedy Road Sierra Azul Trailhead

Kennedy Trail

Priest Rock Trail/Kennedy Trail Junction

Priest Rock Trail

Priest Rock Trail

Lexington Reservoir Overlook

James J. Lenihan Dam

Los Gatos Creek Trail

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