Los Gatos/Santa Cruz/Capitola/Mt. Charlie Adventure…
Starting at the beyond Dam parking area- Ride is 50 miles with 4,300 feet of climbing. You can reward yourself with a wonderful lunch at Gayle’s Bakery/Deli!
The starting point can be a little tricky. These directions may help:
We will meet at Alma Bridge Road parking area (aka: Lexington Reservoir County Park Boat Launch)-
Coming from west, continue on Highway 17 past the Highway 9 exits. Take Bear Creek exit, turn left and cross over Highway 17 and then rejoin Highway 17 going East.
Take next exit (Alma Bridge Road), follow signs to Dam… Drive beyond dam to a paved parking area on the right side of Alma Bridge Road (outhouses available).
There is free off-road (dirt) parking on both sides of the road but there is a $6.00 fee to park in the paved Lexington Reservoir boat launch area parking lot.