North access: Share a Video . So plan accordingly. John Nicholas to Skyline to Sanborn and u-turn at the gated look-out. Parking is a bit tough. By: Imogene Cancellare + Save to a List. Take Hwy 9 (Big Basin Way) to Sanborn Rd. This Karen did not let me pass and had to vocalize his negative opinion about electric mountain bikes. Also, the cyclists kicked up quite a bit of dust on the path, so we were glad to be wearing our masks. Instead of doing an out & back hike, I created a loop by completing the hike on Black Road & Skyline Blvd, both of which are scenic and have only light road traffic. Nice ride trail, great for walking the dog. I ride this trail almost on the daily and it's my "go to" trail to test new components and suspension setup on my electric mountain bikes. Auto-start Close. The hike up Nicholas Flat Trail to the pond and back is 7 miles round trip with 1,685 feet of elevation change. Just maintain your line and we will split lanes when it's safe. mostly wooded, flat trail along a dirt service road. Embed video tool × Shareable URL. From the north (Sanborn Rd.) Great moderate MTB ride with just enough up hill and level recovery trail to make this flowing downhill ride worth the 1,400' climb. Your FREE account works with all Adventure Projects sites . Size. South: Official Parking for about 3-4 cars, and maybe 3-4 more along road. But since the trail is closed due to the Black Road exits, then it's not legal at the moment. Gestion de vos playlists × Dans quelle playlist voulez-vous ajouter votre vidéo ? Beautiful view from the top, good go to for local trail time with incline. based on 4 tracks & routes | | EASY #16 hike out of 20 in Sanborn County Park | EASY. Some ruins of an old farm/ranch house or mill, and some old farm equipment just north of the dam. Awesome trail. Log In. From the south (Black Rd.) Its not as easy as it sounds like. Wanted an easy trail run and this ended up being much more on the moderate side with the elevation gain. Many bikers riding fast. Overall had a great experience. Thanks San Jose Water Company for improving this trail. Trail Hiking Australia, delivers the best hiking trails in Australia to over 80,000 members. Other than that negative feedback— trail was beautiful and very well maintained. Also there are plenty of different obstacles along the trail where you can practice your biking skills. Views, cliffs, and woods all wind around to make great terrain and atmosphere. First part is ascending, returning is a great incline hike. This trail starts from the gate on Black Road, where you can park or ride up from Lexington reservoir. John NIcholas trail goes through shaded oak woodlands, redwoods, interesting rock formations and by Lake Ranch reservoir. The 10-mile out-and-back trek takes hikers, bikers and equestrians through a peaceful portion of the Santa Cruz Mountains.This lush trek traverses through oaks and redwoods, boasting […] The lake was kinda gross looking but they have warning signs about it being toxic so that was a nice heads up. Kimberly Gomes More Videos From Sunset For the first time, South Bay mountain hikers and bikers can explore through Sanborn County Park via its newest addition, John Nicholas Trail. Sign Up or Log In. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. John Nicholas Trail is a highly rated 2 miles popular green dirt/gravel road trail located near Saratoga California. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Recommend bringing jogging stroller and jacket for little ones, rainy & nasty today.,.. Limited roadside parking. Preparing for your hike is challenging, however. No crazy elevation gain. The ascent was very doable, flatter sections exist after every steeper climbing section to recoup out of shape legs. Yeah, neither do we, but it keeps the lights on. This was my first mountain bike trail experience and it was great! Nice trail and views of Silicon Valley but way too many mountain bicyclist who live to go full speed downhill, unfortunately an accident waiting to happen, not sure I’ll ever return. Aside for the lake/reservoir level after the fire road at the beginning of John Nicholas, this trail is fully shaded. This is a way fun trail and beautiful hike. You'll be glad you read this. They are also building some trail which connects with Skyline trail at Sunnyvale Mountain (about 6 miles of mostly ascending hike.). Lots of mountain bikers and even a guy on an ebike. At about 1.5 miles, you'll reach the Ranch Lake Reservoir, where you may find some wildlife (deer, rabbits, and skunks). Wide enough for bikers and walkers to share! Pretty much flat from Black Road trailhead to the reservoir, then all uphill to Skyline. The trails is short 5 miles with the first 2 miles is fire road from the black road. The John Nicholas Trail is mainly intended and mostly used for biking. The Skyline trail is legal and open. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. The gradient is only steep in one or two short sections. Trailhead is near leo entrance and kinda tricky.,. Nice shade and views! The trail is unusually wide, with a shallow 7% gradient and a smooth surface. Good shade most of the distance, keep an eye/ear for bikes, this is very much a ‘share the road’ trail. Lake is usually low, but nice place for a picnic. Soon you will be embarking to discover some of the world’s most beautiful scenery! I believe today was the first day that JNT reopened since the wild fire. Lots of mountain bikers. Purpose built by Santa Clara County as a bicycle connector trail - also used by hikers. The John Muir Trail is also a land blessed with the mildest, sunniest climate of any major mountain range in the world. John Nicholas Trail is a 9.8 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Saratoga, California that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. OR. Route Description. Waymarked Trails shows hiking routes from the local to international level, with maps and information from OpenStreetMap. Password help. Lots of little boofs and burms to turn and bunny hop. 15 Reasons I’m Excited to Hike the John Muir Trail | Hiking the JMT has been a long-time dream of mine ever since I went on my very first backpacking trip up Half Dome in Yosemite. Black Rd is single lane in a few places, and a tight squeeze around some true hairpin curves. Particularly Special Place. Surface is smooth enough and often used by CX bikes, and even the more adventurous road biker. John Nicholas Trail to Lake Ranch Reservoir. There was a karen right at the start of the trail as well so that was kinda a bummer. 3.5 miles 3.5 miles one-way (plus 0.5-mile via Lake Ranch Trail from Sanborn Road or 1.9 miles via John Nicholas Trail from Black Road); car shuttle possible The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, nature trips, and mountain biking and is best used from September until May. Sanborn county park has re-opened, thus John Nicholas has opened too! The ride and conditions was perfect as usual except for one weird encounter with a guy on a naturally aspirated hardtail. For all section hikes on the John Muir Trail, you’ll need a permit. Taille. Snakes On A Trail: 5 Tips For Dealing With Snakes While Hiking. Wide, well-maintained dirt trails. Got my workout in prior to Thanksgiving Dinner. Best Season to Visit. John Nicholas Trail 20411 Black Rd #20599 Los ... 03/07/2016 Sam M. Sam M. I have only been here once for MTB. Create Recommended Route or Trail . Over the years high banks have been formed on a few curves. The first 1.5mi of trail is fairly flat on a well maintained fireroad, meandering through the forest. trail holds up well. South access: Only saw 5 people on it the whole time. Hiking the John Muir Trail was an incredible experience I’ll never forget. There are many factors to consider, and it may feel like you are trying to make the stars align. Sign Up. Good forest road for walking with dog or family. Surprisingly uncrowded trail even with the leo campground nearby. Although gentle hike, I'd avoid small kids or outa shape elderly. The permit process was a nightmare, and the training, logistics, and planning took up more of my free time than I care to calculate. Bruce Hamilton. Some nice flowers around dam during spring/summer, and usually see whitetail deer around, as well as the waterfowl on the lake. Search for trails, tips and helpful advice. The narrow drive on bear is not my favorite.. but the trail is perfect for a hot day, almost all shade. John Nicholas trail from Lake Ranch to Skyline. 60% of permits for most access trails can be reserved online ahead of time, and 40% are available on a walk-in basis beginning at 11 a.m. one day before the trip entry date. OR. Outil d'intégration de vidéo × URL à partager. There were times during the lead up that I asked myself if it would all be worth it. A few fallen trees I believe. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Nice trail but less spectacular than others in the area. Down and up on John Nicholas trail is in good shape. We will only take 5 seconds of your personal space and requires zero effort from you. Take Hwy 17 or Skyline to Black Rd. Not to disrespect but to all naturally aspirated bikers, please let the e-mtb riders split lanes and let us pass. Don't like ads? John Nicholas's hiking trails and photos. Playlists management × Add this video to the playlist: Create a new playlist: Add now Close. Hiked with my wife and 4 year old. link Copy Link. The trail is named after John Nicholas, one of the founders of West Valley College’s Park Management Program and a head football coach at the school, who died in 1998. wooded, but all uphill hike on service road along creek canyon. John NIcholas Trail is a popular mountain bike trail, covering 5.3 miles from Sunnyvale Mountain Parking Lot (on Skyline Blvd) to Black Road parking lot. And it's under cover, cool for a hot summer ride. It was colder than usual. Connect with Facebook. The climb is fairly gradual with only a couple of steeper sections. 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