59 mi, 5 M, 5483 ft; Old Santa Cruz Hwy,Rodeo Gulch,Granite Creek,Bean Creek,Mtn Charlie

Ride over the hill to the cooler weather. Start/end on Alma Bridge Road near the Lexington Dam or alternatively at Lexington Elementary School. After climbing Old Santa Cruz Hwy, we will descend Soquel-San Jose Rd then cross Laurel Glen to Rodeo Gulch. We then take a short tour along East Cliff Drive before a rest stop at The Buttery Bakery.

After a rest we head back over the hill via Granite Creek, Bean Creek, and Mtn Charlie before the descent to the start via Bear Creek. Regroups at summits. Start location: 6227+35 Los Gatos, California [Route/Map]