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2.9 miles
Distance
1,376 ft
Climb
-199 ft
Descent
00:42:36
Avg time
1,177 ft
Altitude change
1,488 ft
Altitude min
2,841 ft
Altitude max
1,664 ft
Altitude start
2,841 ft
Altitude end
7.6%
Grade
-24.5%
Grade max
43.1%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
3,379 ft
Distance down
584 ft
Distance flat
00:42:36
Avg time

Limekiln - Upper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve
    Los Gatos, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Horseback
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    All Year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District

The upper section of the Limekiln trail (Overgrown) is more exposed and contains some steep sections. Trail can be loose and rocky in areas. If you ride on a hot day, bring extra water. Trail connects with Woods trail (Power Poles) where riders can descend towards Mt. Umunhum (east) or back towards Kennedy/Priest Rock (west).

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 7 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 62 rides
  • Last: Oct 11, 2026
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Limekiln - Upper Trail Reports

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Aug 23, 2024 @ 1:35pm
Aug 23, 2024
Jun 23, 2023 @ 4:35am
Jun 23, 2023
 The slide has been cleared, trail is now fully passable
Apr 17, 2022 @ 9:13am
Apr 17, 2022
Oct 31, 2021 @ 2:58pm
Oct 31, 2021
 Downed tree @ 37.185685, -121.941471 . A few branches to drag the bike over.
Apr 3, 2021 @ 7:49am
Apr 3, 2021
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on Aug 23, 2024
Dry
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Limekiln - Upper located?
      Limekiln - Upper is located in St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve, Los Gatos, California, United States. It is part of the St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.19275, -121.95698.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Limekiln - Upper?
      Limekiln - Upper has 1,376 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 199 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,488 ft to 2,841 ft.
      ▼ Is Limekiln - Upper a point to point trail?
      Limekiln - Upper is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Limekiln - Upper?
      Limekiln - Upper is 2.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Limekiln - Upper?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Limekiln - Upper. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Limekiln - Upper?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Limekiln - Upper are:
      • November (8 activities)
      • February (7 activities)
      • March (5 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Limekiln - Upper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Limekiln - Upper are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Limekiln - Upper?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 43 minutes to ride Limekiln - Upper. The trail is 2.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Limekiln - Upper?
      Limekiln - Upper is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 615 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 654 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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