St. Josephs Hill Open Space Preserve
This preserve is 270 acres and has about four miles of multi-use wide dirt trails for equestrians, hikers and bicyclists. Most trails are exposed and elevation ranges from about 600 to 1200 feet. The top of St Josephs Hill is 1250 feet and offers a panoramic views of Santa Clara Valley, Lexington Reservoir and the Sierra Azul mountain range. There are portable toilets in parking lot.
Requirements
Dogs must be leashed.
Operating Hours
Preserves are open from one-half hour before official sunrise until one-half hour after official sunset.
Fees
There is a parking fee.
Disabled Access
Not wheelchair accessible.
Map
Click for MapAddress
17770 Alma Bridge Road, Los Gatos, CA 95033
17770 Alma Bridge RoadVisit Google Maps for this Address
Directions
From Interstate 280 in Santa Clara County, exit CA 17 south (exit 5b). Drive south about 10 miles, then exit Bear Creek/Alma Bridge Road. At the stop sign, turn right, cross over 17, then turn left and return to 17, heading north. Stay in the right lane and exit onto Alma Bridge Road. Proceed across the dam to the parking area at Lexington Reservoir County Park (there is a parking fee). The trail to St. Joseph’s Hill starts opposite the boat launching area at the north end of the reservoir.
Contact Info
Phone: 650-691-1200 or email: info@openspace.org. For Lexington Reservoir Park: 408-356-2729.