LDT RIDE: SKYLINE B/4(4100’)/39; C/4(4300’)/46; D/4(7000’)/60; E/4(8400’)/75

📅 Date & Time
Sat, Apr 25, 09:15 AM
📏 Distance
63 km
⛰️ Elevation
1252 m
🔗 Original Posting
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📍 Start Location
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Ride Description

LDT RIDE: SKYLINE

  • B/4(4100’)/39;
  • C/4(4300’)/46;
  • D/4(7000’)/60;
  • E/4(8400’)/75

CHECK LATER FOR POSSIBLE REVISIONS DUE TO ROAD CLOSURES!  We’ll climb to Skyline via various routes. C’s climb Redwood Gulch, a 1.4 miles steep grade, while B, D, and E routes proceed directly up Hwy 9. All routes then enjoy a quiet ride south along the summit with a water/restroom break at Castle Rock State Park. E’s take a side trip to Lexington Reservoir via Black Road. B’s and C’s will return via Lexington Reservoir and the Los Gatos Creek Trail (there are some gravel sections on the trail) for lunch in the park in Los Gatos. D’s and E’s glide down to Boulder Creek for lunch then return via the beautiful redwoods of Big Basin State Park. NOTE: CURRENTLY NO WATER IS AVAILABLE AT BIG BASIN! Rain cancels. Online route sheets/maps/gps.

INFO: Guy Shuman (shumansteiner@gmail.com or 650-704-0895).

MEETING TIME: 9:15 am for 9:30 departure

MEETING LOCATION: Saratoga High School (20300 Herriman Avenue, Saratoga, CA). Take Highway 85 to Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd. exit. Turn south (right turn coming from Palo Alto); left on Herriman; right into school.

LDT Series Information

LDT RIDE: SKYLINE B/4(4100’)/39; C/4(4300’)/46; D/4(7000’)/60; E/4(8400’)/75 | SF Bay Area Group Rides