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Manzanita Trail

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  1. Areas
  2. CA
  3. …Bay Area
  4. …San Jose
  5. St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve
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1.4 Miles 2.3 Kilometers


Doubletrack

279' 85 m

Ascent

-118' -36 m

Descent

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

14%

Max Grade (8°)

1,240' 378 m

High

964' 294 m

Low

Shared By Craig Gleason

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All Clear 86 days ago
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“The primary trail on the south side of St. Joseph's Hill. ”

— Craig Gleason
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Features eMTB allowed

Description

Compared to the Novitiate Trail/ Range Trail on the north side of St. Joseph's Hill, this is the easier way up. It winds around through the brush with great views of the reservoir and surrounding hills. The grade is mostly mild with a bit of a grunt up the final hill. Terrain ranges from packed dirt to some moderately rocky sections. Many different loops are possible here and most of the singletrack (what there is) is accessible from Manzanita.

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Land Manager: Santa Clara County Parks

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Aug 16, 2014
Wayne Lotoza
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Top of St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve. Can't tell from the photo, but it was windy as sin at the top.
Top of St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve. C…
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The trail as it departs the Jones Trail and makes its way back toward the Lexington Reservoir.
The trail as it departs the Jones Trail and mak…
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