St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve


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Brief Description
The St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve provides a great destination for mountain bikers to quickly escape the urban society of the Santa Clara Valley and ride in the congestion-free open space of St. Joseph's Hill. The mostly steep trail network brings on a good challenge for intermediate riders while supplying rewarding views of the south bay as well as Lexington Reservoir.

Quick Facts	Trail Photos
Length: The entire trail network consists of about 6 miles of mostly hilly terrain. Hours: Dawn to Dusk Trail Conditions: The entire trail network is dirt. The trails can be saturated after periods of rain. Most of the trails are two-way. Cost: Free	Click on any photo below for an enlargement.

Location
The St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve is located in the foothills between downtown Los Gatos and Lexington Reservoir. Preserve access is available at Jones Road just minutes from Main Street Los Gatos as well at Lexington Reservoir on the southern side of the preserve. The map requires Adobe Acrobat® Reader to view. If you need Adobe Acrobat, click the icon below for a free download. Map courtesy of Midpennisula Regional Open Space District.		Map Of St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve (Click To Enlarge) Closeup Map Of Jones Road In Los Gatos
Things To Consider
The trail network is very steep is some places and is recommended for mountain bike riders with intermediate riding experience. As with all offroad cycling, always wear safety gear and make sure your bike is in proper working order.
Web Site Links To Check Out
	Midpennisula Regional Open Space District http://www.openspace.org	The Midpennisula Regional Open Space District web site provides detailed information on open space preserves open to bicycles in the midpennisula region. Maps, events and more are available on-line.