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

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Mountain biking trails

United States

California

Santa Clara County

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

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16,583

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

01:57

18.3km

550m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 14, 2026

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Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 2.23 km for 271 m

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Parking

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Lake Ranch Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

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

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6.97 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 take in the scenery. The trail continues upward, but this spot is perfect if you’re just looking for a good viewpoint.

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6.99 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 gets challenging. Great for an uphill run where you want to keep a steady pace.

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7.71 km

Summit of Sanborn County Park

Highlight • Summit

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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