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Vasona Lake – Lexington Reservoir loop from Santa Cruz Mountains

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Vasona Lake – Lexington Reservoir loop from Santa Cruz Mountains

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Vasona Lake – Lexington Reservoir loop from Santa Cruz Mountains

04:38

58.8km

1,310m

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: May 29, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 8.02 km for 250 m

After 23.0 km for 55 m

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15.7 km

Vasona Reservoir

Lake

16.2 km

Vasona Lake

Highlight • Lake

Vasona Reservoir, located on Los Gatos Creek, is surrounded by the 152-acre Vasona Lake County Park. Built in 1935 as one of six original reservoirs approved by voters in 1934. Vasona Reservoir holds 495 acre-feet of water and spans 57 acres. The park offers picnicking, catch-and-release fishing, and human-powered boating. Swimming is not permitted. It's a great spot for photography and sunrises.

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17.1 km

Los Gatos Creek Trail (Vasona Junction)

Highlight • Trail

If you keep biking south from here along the Los Gatos Creek Trail, you'll quickly reach Vasona Lake County Park, which has some nice multi-use trail loops where biking is allowed.

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19.7 km

Smith Creek Trail

Highlight • Trail

This is a great little trail that takes you through the woods, connecting the neighborhoods west of La Rinconada Country Club.

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31.3 km

View of Los Gatos and Lexington Reservoir from St. Joseph's Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve serves as a scenic backdrop to the nearby town of Los Gato. It is a reserve that protects 273-acres of open space land on top of the 1,250-foot hill from which it takes its name. It is a classic wilderness area but it is busy with hikers, riders, equestrians and dog walkers. This is for a good reason as there is a wide variety of good trails in the area. When you are riding here, most of the trails are best done on a gravel bike or on decent touring tires.

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