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2.9 miles
Distance
1,376 ft
Climb
-199 ft
Descent
00:47:25
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
00:47:25
Avg time
Limekiln - Upper Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSt. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve
Los Gatos, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity40 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 50 in Trail Running
- 45 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]
- Both Directions for Horseback
- Both Directions for Gravel Biking
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonAll Year
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Ride in RainYes
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Land Owner
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).
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6 Months
- 8 rides
- 18 miles avg distance
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- 60 rides
- Last: Jun 6, 2026
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Directions to limekiln-upper trailhead
(37.192750, -121.956980)
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Nearby Trails
- Upper Priest Rock 7 ft
- Lower Priest Rock 7 ft
- Limekiln - Lower 2 miles
- Brothers Bypass (upper) 2 miles
- Range Trail 3 miles
St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How long is Limekiln - Upper?
Limekiln - Upper is 2.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
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