Kennedy Trail – Woods Trail Trailhead loop from Oak Meadow

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Kennedy Trail – Woods Trail Trailhead loop from Oak Meadow

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4.5

(7215)

7,264

riders

Kennedy Trail – Woods Trail Trailhead loop from Oak Meadow

03:55

42.0km

1,150m

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: August 3, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve

Almaden Quicksilver County Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.86 km

Kennedy Road Sierra Azul Trailhead

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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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6.09 km

Kennedy Trail

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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

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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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12.4 km

Kennedy Trail

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The upper stretch of Kennedy Trail offers a gentle, mostly flat ride along a ridge sloping northward from Limekiln to Priestrock Trail. Further north, the trail descends swiftly in a …

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14.5 km

Junction of Limekiln, Kennedy, and Woods trails

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Three of the most popular area trails come together here; depending on how ambitious you are, you might return to this juncture several times as you crank through the forested hills.

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15.4 km

Woods Trail ⛰️ Barlow Tr to Mt Sombroso

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While Woods Trail is mostly downhill from the junction with Barlow Trail to the East at the foot of Mt Umunhum Road, in its western section it packs significant climbs for a mostly uphill workout, but also many downhill sections.

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24.8 km

Woods Trail Trailhead

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At the intersection of Mt Umunhum Rd and Hicks Road is the trailhead parking area for Woods Trail going west. Across Hicks road is the entrance to Woods rd trail going east.

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42.0 km

End point

Train Station

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