Donate Now; Volunteer; Trail Maps & Tools. Sanborn County Park is a lushly wooded park with nearly 4,000 acres of mixed evergreen forests nestled in the Santa Cruz mountains between the town of Saratoga and Skyline Boulevard. For details on all trails, trailheads and more buy the book from Wilderness Press. Sanborn county park has re-opened, thus John Nicholas has opened too! Sanborn County Park: John Nicholas Trail From: Lake Ranch Reservoir To: Sunnyvale Mountain Staging Area in Saratoga Length: 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. Turn left onto Sanborn Road, traveling 1 mile to the park entrance. They are also building some trail which connects with Skyline trail at Sunnyvale Mountain (about 6 miles of mostly ascending hike.). Every hike, even on an old, familiar trail, can present unanticipated adventures. The John Nicholas Trail is one of many ways to enter the Sanborn/Skyline County Park. We hike here and only have to do a couple of miles for a hard workout because of the steep hills. Opened in 2014, this well-designed singletrack wooded trail is a popular mountain biking route with a significant ascent or descent. Watch Queue Queue. 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. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, nature trips, and mountain biking and is best used from September until May. Algunas flores agradables alrededor de la ⦠Trail Maps: Sanborn Park John Nicholas Trail, Sanborn to Castle Rock. Elevation Gain/Loss 1,160 feet/190 feet one-way (1,550-foot gain from Sanborn Road trailhead; 1,200 feet/300 feet from Black Road trailhead). Sanborn County Park The new John Nicholas Trail Neil Wiley. This trail description is excerpted from the 2019 Guidebook. Not all road sections provide lanes or shoulders for bikes. Published in Bikepacking Trip: Sanborn Park to Huddart Park. trail 0.4 10.5 24 youth campground 350 house 1600 0.6 mit roadside ng 0.3 $ 1600 ⢠sanborn trail john nicholas trail 'imited sunnyvale mountain 35 gaetti rd. The trail is unusually wide, with a shallow 7% gradient and a smooth surface. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. At about 1.5mi you'll reach the Ranch Lake reservoir, where you may find some wildlife (deer, rabbits and skunks). Detailed Blog: http://shompens.com/canvas/1464316819697, Sanborn Skyline Park to Castle Rock State Park, San Andreas Trail to Peterson Memorial Trail, Peterson Memorial Trail and Sanborn Trail, Ridge Trail to Goat Rock Overlook, Emily Smith Observation Point, and Saratoga Gap Trail, Saratoga Gap to Castle Rock Falls Overlook and Castle Rock Trail, San Andreas and Sanborn Trails to Skyline Trail, Skyline-to-the-Sea Trail: Castle Rock Route [CLOSED], Castle Rock, Goat Rock, and Indian Rock Loop, Bay Area Ridge Trail: Sanborn County Park John Nicholas Trail, Bay Area Ridge Trail: Sanborn County Park and Castle Rock State Park. Last Saturday morning, we enjoyed a wonderful family hike in the Sanborn County Park located near Saratoga. Lake County Reservoir provides a scenic resting spot. Posted on August 4, 2020 August 4, 2020 Full size 836 × 740 Post navigation. Intermediate. Camp Start: Sanborn Camp. Some nice flowers around dam during spring/summer, and usually see whitetail deer around, as well as the waterfowl on the lake. MTB - John Nicholas trail, Sanborn County Park, Saratoga, CA. Train on Climb - Sanborn John Nicholas trail part 2 with Kinomap (Android | iOS). El lago suele ser un lugar bajo, pero agradable para hacer un picnic. Only saw 5 people on it the whole time. The Summit Loop Trail is definitely farther than I usually go for hiking in the area. 5.9 miles out and back. I heard the hallowed John Nicholas Trail could be accessed from there but never ⦠First part is ascending, returning is a great incline hike. The John Nicholas Trail is the newest of the trails that climbs Skyline Ridge. In addition to the trail being fun and well-maintained, it also offers a spectacular viewpoint with a redwood bench. I have parked at the end of Sanborn and ridden to the top with the benches overlooking the valley 19/30 days this month. mostly wooded, flat trail along a dirt service road. Good shade most of the distance, keep an eye/ear for bikes, this is very much a ‘share the road’ trail. John Nicholas Trail. John Nicholas Trail from Sanborn Park entrance Sanborn Park is on highway 9 not too far from downtown Saratoga. Many bikers riding fast. Friends would just say: "Oh, it's steep." Over the years high banks have been formed on a few curves. We hiked from Lake Ranch Trail to John Nicholas Trail South, about 4.8 mile out and back. Monte Sereno, CA Intermediate. Surfaces: 22 miles of trail and 27 miles of road. The first 1.5mi of trail is fairly flat on a well maintained fireroad, meandering through the forest. This review is about the hiking trail starting from the John Nicholas trailhead in the Sanborn ... Sanborn Park is located off highway 9 a couple of miles from downtown Saratoga. In fact, when I hiked this trail, it was not yet officially open. 1500 feet of elevation change. John Nicholas Trail in Sanborn county park. Raw and uncut DH footage Went for a bike ride today. From the north (Sanborn Rd.) Some ruins of an old farm/ranch house or mill, and some old farm equipment just north of the dam. 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. This review is about the hiking trail starting from the John Nicholas trailhead in the Sanborn County Park. Sanborn to John Nicholas Loop is a 9 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Saratoga, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. It's on Sanborn Road, pas the parking lot and ⦠From Saratoga, proceed 2 miles west on Highway 9 to Sanborn Road. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. The John Nicholas Trail is mainly intended and mostly used for biking. trail walk-in campground san andreas trail sanborn trail 0.6 skyline bittles trail ⦠Anyway, I finally got a chance to visit it as I went for a hike. This trail starts from the gate on Black Road, where you can park or ride up from Lexington reservoir. An extension to the John Nicholas Trail is brand-new. Must have the OuterSpatial app for the link to take you directly to the mobile map page. Opened in 2014, this well-designed singletrack wooded trail is a popular mountain biking route with a significant ascent or descent. Snack and bathroom stop at Sunnyvale Mountain. The trail is primarily used for hiking, horses, and mountain biking and is accessible year-round. The Summit Loop Trail is definitely farther than I usually go for hiking in the area. THIS REVIEW IS FOR THE SUMMIT LOOP TRAIL in Sanborn county park. Parking at the ends of both connector trails is extremely limited, so consider doing this route as a round-trip from the Sunnyvale Mountain staging area. This video is unavailable. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. The visitor center and Youth Science Institute. At about 1.5 miles, you'll reach the Ranch Lake Reservoir, where you may find some wildlife (deer, rabbits, and skunks). It's on the East side of the Santa Cruz Mountains, in the hills above Saratoga, with an upper boundary at Skyline Drive. ⦠Monte Sereno, CA 1 1.2 mi 1.9 km #8 Summit Rock Loop Trail. 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. Black Road is narrow and windy and certain sections are designated as one lane only. North: No official parking, but there is a spot for 2 cars. Activities Hikers, ⦠Sanborn County Park is a park in Santa Clara County, CA. Entering from the Black Road trailhead you can take a nice gentle hike to the lake and back for a round trip total of approximately 3.8 miles. Park Office: (408) 867-9959 Sanborn County Park is located on Sanborn Road. North access: The 5.3 mile trail runs from Black Rd to Skyline trail close to the Sunnyvale Mountain staging area. John NIcholas trail goes through shaded oak woodlands, redwoods, interesting rock formations and by Lake Ranch reservoir. Beautiful view from the top, good go to for local trail time with incline. John Nicholas trailin Sanborn parkis a multi-use trail that opened to the public in April 2015. Start early for parking. From the south (Black Rd.) Desde el norte (Sanborn Rd.) John Nicholas Trail is a 10.3 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Los Gatos, California that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. wooded, but all uphill hike on service road along creek canyon. Monte Sereno, CA Intermediate. Parking at the trailhead is roadside only and is limited. Take Hwy 9 (Big Basin Way) to Sanborn Rd. Use at your own risk. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Intermediate. Click here or on the map to download a PDF version to print. Elevation Gain/Loss: 1,160 feet/190 feet one-way (1,550-foot gain from Sanborn ⦠There are over 22 miles of hiking trails with more available by Skyline Drive including the Bay Area Ridge Trail and the adjacent Castle Rock State Park. The first 1.5 miles of trail is fairly flat on a well-maintained fire road, meandering through the forest. After going around the reservoir, you'll see a steep fire road on the right dropping down to ⦠If you are coming from the bay area (ie saratoga) It is up hwy 9, till hwy 9 intersects with Skyline Boulevard (35) and then take left on Skyline to get to a ⦠A portion of John Nicholas Trail in Sanborn County Park. Sanborn County Park is located at: 16055 Sanborn Rd Saratoga, CA 95070. Sendero llano mayormente boscoso a lo largo de un camino de servicio de tierra. Lake is usually low, but nice place for a picnic. 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. The trail is very popular with cyclists and is the most-used trail in Sanborn County Park. Black Rd is single lane in a few places, and a tight squeeze around some true hairpin curves. Watch Queue Queue Length 9 miElevation gain 1896 ftRoute type Loop The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, nature trips, and mountain biking and is best used from September until May. The John Nicholas Trail in Sanborn County Park was opened in November 2014. Very dry and dusty. Even so, for the curious explorer, hiking a new path is a peak experience. Desde el sur (Black Rd.) Sanborn Park is on highway 9 not too far from downtown Saratoga. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Near Monte Sereno, California. Opened in 2014, this well-designed singletrack wooded trail is a popular mountain biking route with a significant ascent or descent. South: Official Parking for about 3-4 cars, and maybe 3-4 more along road. 3.3 mi 5.4 km #7 Bay Area Ridge Trail: Sanborn County Park: John Nicholas Trail. This new 3.4-mile trail connects Skyline Trail to Sanborn Road, and from there it's just a half-mile to the park entrance. Trail Maps; Trail Tools; Curated Trail Adventures; Circumnavigation Resource Center; While walking on the John Nicholas Trail, you will be walking amongst huge redwoods. Opened in 2014, this well-designed singletrack wooded trail is a popular mountain biking route with a significant ascent or descent. Day 1 Itinerary: Section 1: Sanborn Camp â Castle Rock. South access: The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and mountain biking. Lake County Reservoir provides a scenic resting spot. THIS REVIEW IS FOR THE SUMMIT LOOP TRAIL in Sanborn county park. If you are coming from the bay area (ie saratoga) It is up hwy 9, till hwy 9 intersects with Skyline Boulevard (35) and then take left on Skyline to get to a ⦠John Nicholas Trail Reports. For more resources to plan your trip, visit our Trail Tools page. The trailhead is located on Black road accessible from Highway 17. Itâs literally all downhill on the way back to the car when you park on Sanborn. Arbolado, pero todo cuesta arriba en la vía de servicio a lo largo del cañón del arroyo. We had hiked the Skyline trail near Indian Rock in August. The hike will climb the Sanborn trail. And the third part on fire roads between Lake Ranch Reservoir and Black Road is the somewhat pointless portion in my opinion. The part on John Nicholas Trail is the twisty and smooth descent, as well as being the grinding climb on the way back up. The park is mostly forested, w it h some stands of redwoods. 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, To: Sunnyvale Mountain Staging Area in Saratoga. Bay Area Ridge Trail: Sanborn County Park John Nicholas Trail is a 3.2 mile point-to-point trail located near Saratoga, California that features a lake and is rated as difficult. I heard the hallowed John Nicholas Trail could be accessed from there but never really got much information. ... Set in a large glen among the green foothills of Skyline Ridge, Sanborn County Park has a walk-in campground under second-growth redwoods, plus an RV campground on the parkâs large, sunny picnic lawn. Parking at the ends of both connector trails is extremely limited, so consider doing this route as a round-trip from the Sunnyvale Mountain staging ⦠Walk in sites, reservation required. 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