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James J. Lenihan Dam – Lexington Reservoir loop from Lexington Reservoir County Park

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United States
California
Santa Clara County

James J. Lenihan Dam – Lexington Reservoir loop from Lexington Reservoir County Park

Hard

4.6

(8190)

16,436

riders

James J. Lenihan Dam – Lexington Reservoir loop from Lexington Reservoir County Park

02:37

34.3km

800m

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: October 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 30.7 km for 250 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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34 m

Douglas B. Miller Memorial Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

An excellent spot to take a break and enjoy the full breath of Lexington Reservoir. There is a Plaque dedicated to deputy Douglas B. Miller, who was fatally wounded while performing his duties.

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2

2.13 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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3

2.25 km

Lexington Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

This is the third-largest reservoir in Santa Clara County. It sits at the foot of the Santa Cruz Mountains.

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6.95 km

El Sereno Open Space Preserve (Closed areas)

Nature Reserve

5

24.2 km

Awesome view out to the ocean

Highlight • Viewpoint

Summit road is great ride, not too many cars and beautiful vistas

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27.0 km

Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve

Nature Reserve

7

32.2 km

Lexington Reservoir County Park is 950 acres, and home to the Lexington Reservoir. It's a short drive from the urban area of the Town of Los Gatos. The reservoir and …

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B

34.3 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.5 km

4.99 km

889 m

669 m

176 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.4 km

880 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (650 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Thursday 22 October

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12°C

71 %

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