| Fun | |
| Fitness needed | |
| Skill needed | |
| Duration | 2-3hrs |
| Shuttle needed | No |
| Start at | Saratoga Gap parking lot |
| Finish at | Saratoga Gap parking lot |
For Kids
The Saratoga Gap trail is in the Santa Cruz Mountains and has plenty of climbs, downhill, singletrack and more! You will be surrounded by a temperate rainforest, and you will get to a beautiful viewpoint (Turtle Rock) and on most clear days you will even be able to see as far as the ocean. You should definitely use this trail if you want to go somewhere with heaps of singletrack.
For Adults
This is a ride only for experienced, confident kids who have reasonable stamina. It’s a respectable adult ride! Start at the parking lot at the junction of Highway 9 and Highway 35, then immediately cross Highway 9 on the Santa Clara valley side. There are a few fun switchbacks and also a terrific view across the Pescadero Creek basin from Turtle Rock.
Note that the far end of the ride (one of the most fun bits) is closed in the winters to avoid erosion.
If you’ve got this far, this website is not for you any longer, and you should go and check out adult mountain bike guidebooks! Congratulations!