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St. Joseph's Hill OSP Trail Ride
Cycling Route
Details
7.42 mi
1,373 ft
A fun, looping trail in and around St. Josephs Hill Open Space Preserve. Multiple trails of double and single track weave in and out of the preserve, providing miles of off-road fun for all levels of mountain bikers. Sweeping views of Los Gatos are a reward at the top of the hill. Parking is available at the trail head of Jones Trail and throughout downtown Los Gatos.
Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main St to Jones Crossing | 1.00 mi | 299 ft | 5.6% |
| 1/2 College | 0.24 mi | 56 ft | 4.3% |
| Jones Trail | 0.97 mi | 1,030 ft | 0.0% |
| Jones & Range Trail | 1.59 mi | 1,227 ft | 0.3% |
| Just Jones Climb | 0.65 mi | 302 ft | 8.7% |
| St. Joe's Gate to Tree Stump | 0.34 mi | 203 ft | 11.1% |
| Long Range Trail | 0.84 mi | 410 ft | 9.2% |
| Range Trail | 0.59 mi | 1,030 ft | 0.0% |
| Range-Manzanita Trail to Top | 0.46 mi | 256 ft | 10.5% |
| XC L: 12 Top/Vista --Novitiate (via Up and Low Bro Byp) | 0.63 mi | -180 ft | -5.3% |
| Range Sprint | 0.14 mi | 92 ft | 11.7% |
| Down Serpentine | 0.17 mi | -33 ft | -3.5% |
| XC L: 9 Serpentine to Range | 0.24 mi | 33 ft | 1.6% |
| XC L: 3 Serpentine -- Upper Bro Bypass | 0.20 mi | 62 ft | 4.8% |
| Manzanita Climb | 0.44 mi | 151 ft | 6.5% |
| Manzanita Climb: Bypass to Top | 0.23 mi | 89 ft | 7.1% |
| Keep Rolling | 0.20 mi | -66 ft | -3.2% |
| Water Bar downhill to Brothers Bypass | 0.26 mi | -125 ft | -8.9% |
| Bench downhill | 0.21 mi | -108 ft | -9.8% |
| Joe's Backside | 0.54 mi | -272 ft | -9.4% |
| XC L: 1 Start-Serpentine | 0.41 mi | 98 ft | 4.0% |