70 mi, 5 M, 6080 ft; Old Santa Cruz Hwy,Aptos To Corralitos,Eureka Canyon

Start from the water fountain (37.221240, -121.981492) a few feet west of 14 E. Main St., Los Gatos to: LGCT, Lex. Reservoir, OSCH, Capitola, Day Valley, Corralitos, Eureka Cyn, Summit Store and finish. As a nod to Larry Brandt's beachy Chilly Chili Campouts, pack your lunch with your favorite chili and do contact leader if you would rather stay overnight at New Brighton (at mile 29)/Manresa (bonus miles)/Sunset Beach (see Duncan Kelley's ride as posted for March 17, 2007!) State Park and return the next day. Mind the Los Gatos Creek trail (steep gravel pack) and derelict pavement (best to use robust high-pressure tires). Start location: 14 E. Main St., Los Gatos [Route/Map]