Ride Summary:
Long technical climbs with fast technical descents

Trail Description:
The ride starts with a good 4.1 mile climb that in places can get very steep. Just before reaching Priest Rock, the top of the climb you will hit some sections that are so steep that they will challenge even the best riders. Hike-a-bike is common here. At the Priest Rock Trail, head down toward Lexington Reservoir for another 4 miles. This is all down hill, and in some sections you can go just about as fast as you want to. The decants can get very fast. It is tempting to fly down this trial, but keep yourself and your bike under control. The trail surface can change without warning since rains have rutted the trail severely in sections. There are a few entrances to these trails, but the entrance on Kennedy Rd. is the most popular and offers the most trail riding.

How to get there:
From San Francisco:

Take 280 or 101 South to Hwy. 85 in Mountain View. Drive South on 85 to Hwy. 17 South. From Hwy 17 South take the Los Gatos East exit. Turn left on Los Gatos Blvd, then right onto Kennedy Rd. Go up Kennedy Rd. for about 4 miles. At the top of the hill, the trail head will be on your left.

From the East Bay:

Take Hwy. 880 to San Jose. Hwy. 880 changes to Hwy. 17 once you reach the Hwy. 280 intersection. Head South on Hwy. 17 to the Los Gatos East exit. Turn left on Los Gatos Blvd, then right onto Kennedy R. Go up Kennedy Rd. for about 4 miles. At the top of the hill, the trail head will be one your left.

From Gilroy:

Take Hwy. 101 North to Hwy. 85. Drive North on Hwy. 85 to Hwy. 17 South. Head South on Hwy. 17 to the Los Gatos East exit. Turn left on Los Gatos Blvd, then right onto Kennedy R. Go up Kennedy Rd. for about 4 miles. At the top of the hill, the trail head will be one your left.