Black Road – Forbes Mill Museum loop from Saratoga

Black Road – Forbes Mill Museum loop from Saratoga

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Black Road – Forbes Mill Museum loop from Saratoga

03:05

47.4km

990m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 32.2 km for 250 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

4.86 km

Route 9

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

This long climb starts pretty easy, then gets more challenging. The last 1.5 miles are taxing on the legs. On the other hand, riding down is exhilarating; you have the …

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15.6 km

Views of Castle Rock State Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

On your way South from CA-9 riding Skyline Boulevard, there are a few spots where you can get a great view of the mountains that separate you from the Pacific …

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24.0 km

Black Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Going up from Lexington reservoir, Black road welcomes you immediately with some pretty challenging gradients, although it gets better after a while. I much prefer the way down from Skyline …

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36.5 km

Forbes Mill Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

Forbes Mill Museum, housed in a two-story building of the original 1854 flour mill, offers a glimpse into Los Gatos' history. Built by James Alexander Forbes as California's first commercial …

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36.8 km

Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company

Highlight • Cafe

Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company has been crafting coffee since 1982, becoming a beloved gathering spot for locals. They offer local wines, craft beers, and live music events on Thursdays, …

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38.0 km

Out of the Barrel

Highlight • Pub

Great bar. Friendly helpful staff/owner simple ordering system. Great place to watch the world go by with a beer 🍻

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47.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.6 km

13.0 km

6.05 km

2.99 km

2.18 km

411 m

194 m

Surfaces

40.5 km

4.26 km

2.58 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (960 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

36°C

15°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

February 20, 2022,Castle Rock from Los Gatos

This is a great ride that starts and ends in Los Gatos. The fun really starts in Saratoga when you start climbing Big Basin Way, which turns into Congress Spring Rd. You can get some glimpses of the Bay Area through the trees.
Once turn right on Skyline Blvd, your get several miles on a comfortable road, where you can …